In this week's farm buildings pages we profile a well-designed four-bay slatted beef shed in Galway with a full breakdown of the costs and we present a simple water harvesting system that any farm could install.

In farmer know-how we breakdown the basics of tractor safety that every farmer should follow.

In our pedigree section, we profile the Curaheen Simmental herd, which is set to disperse after 20 years of driving the breed.

The Greenvale and Nutrias all-Ireland heifer and bullock finals were just two of the many titles up for grabs at this year's Strokestown Show.

In our agribusiness section, we have an interview with Ross Simpson of Aitchison Machinery in New Zealand. And Aidan Brennan reports from North Dakota, where he finds the land, soil type and state policies are very farmer friendly.

The Country Motoring winners are announced at the Ploughing with the best farmers' 4x4, farmers' pickup and farmers' small van.

In the Focus section, we profile the 10 dairy farming families who have been shortlisted in this year's Quality Milk Awards.

Our livestock demo at this week's Ploughing focuses on breeding ewe lambs and using genetics to aid selection of replacements.

Grass+ Dairy: Growth rates still surging ahead.

Grass+ Beef: Growth rates good but feed value weak.

Our Bin Your Bills for One Year competition is back! Inside this week's issue we have details of how you can enter. Prizes include a John Deere Tractor, Mitsubishi Pajero, 15t of feed and 10t of fertiliser!

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