Farm Buildings

77% of tranche nine TAMS applications selected – as ranking comes into play

Martin Merrick looks at where priority has been given for TAMS sub schemes as ranking and selection comes in to play under tranche 9.

BUILDINGS 25 February 2026

77% of tranche nine TAMS applications selected – as ranking comes into play

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Future of popular Traditional Farm Building Scheme at risk

Future of popular Traditional Farm Building Scheme at risk

NEWS 21 February 2026

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

NEWS 19 February 2026

Milk price slide not curbing investment

Milk price slide not curbing investment

Milk price slide not curbing investment

NEWS 18 February 2026

Beef Management: calf series, ground conditions and safety at calving

Beef Management: calf series, ground conditions and safety at calving

Beef Management: calf series, ground conditions and safety at calving

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

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Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Martin Merrick profiles a recently completed sheep shed on the farm of Roland Cassidy, with a high-end, bespoke finish done on the build.

BUILDINGS 24 December 2025

UFU expects change with planning rules

UFU expects change with planning rules

UFU deputy president John McLenaghan said DAERA’s current interpretation of the relevant legislation makes it “difficult or impossible” to get planning approval.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Martin Merrick discusses some of the criteria under the TAMS solar scheme regarding farm roofs, with load capacity, ventilation and clear roof lights all being factors to consider.

BUILDINGS 24 December 2025

Q & A: available reroofing grants and planning exemptions for farm buildings

Q & A: available reroofing grants and planning exemptions for farm buildings

With huge interest from farmers for both items, Martin Merrick looks at some of the main enquiries coming in from farmers

BUILDINGS 24 December 2025

Whole sheds being removed in some parts of the Netherlands

Whole sheds being removed in some parts of the Netherlands

One man has created a business exporting milking equipment and even whole sheds from parts of the Netherlands where farmers have been incentivized to stop farming reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Farm buildings: our top five features in 2025

Farm buildings: our top five features in 2025

Martin Merrick looks back at some of our most popular features in the farm buildings pages of 2025.

BUILDINGS 24 December 2025

There's never been a better time to invest

There's never been a better time to invest

Martin Merrick details why he believes it’s never been a better or more necessary time to invest in animal handling facilities.

FARM BUILDINGS 24 December 2025

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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