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

Martin Merrick discusses what we will be covering in our special 10-week calf series, how current ground conditions are looking and safety at calving.

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

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

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Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

BUILDINGS 4 February 2026

UFU expects change with planning rules

UFU expects change with planning rules

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

BUILDINGS 28 January 2026

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

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

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

BUILDINGS 7 January 2026

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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 19 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 19 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 19 December 2025

Rolls Royce handling setup for Mayo drystock farmer

Rolls Royce handling setup for Mayo drystock farmer

Martin Merick details an impressive new build, slatted shed, kitted out with a bespoke handling unit.

FARM BUILDINGS 19 December 2025

Explainer: what do the exemptions for farm buildings and slurry storage mean?

Explainer: what do the exemptions for farm buildings and slurry storage mean?

Farmers will now be able to increase slurry storage capacity and construct additional housing for livestock without the need to seek planning permission in certain situations.

BUILDINGS 19 December 2025

Specifications on re-roofing grant announced

Specifications on re-roofing grant announced

Farmers have been asking for months as to what the re-roofing grant for farm buildings will look like, with the scheme launched two weeks ago.

BUILDINGS 19 December 2025

Applications open for new TAMs grant to replace shed roofs

Applications open for new TAMs grant to replace shed roofs

This new grant aid support will be available under the farm safety measure of TAMS.

NEWS 19 December 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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