Farm Buildings

Stone clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

Martin Merrick paid a visit to the McColgan brothers just as lambing was kicking off in their new slatted sheep unit.

BUILDINGS 11 March 2026

Stone clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

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TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

SCHEMES 4 March 2026

Opening up the gates to better farm safety and animal welfare

Opening up the gates to better farm safety and animal welfare

BUILDINGS 4 March 2026

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

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

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

BUILDINGS 25 February 2026

Slurry storage: where does the value lie?

Slurry storage: where does the value lie?

Slurry storage: where does the value lie?

BUILDINGS 18 February 2026

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Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

As calving has kicked off on suckler farms and dairy herds across the country, it’s important to ensure the grazing block is properly set up prior to the grazing season commencing.

BUILDINGS 26 December 2025

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 26 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 26 December 2025

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Kit sheds can be a good value-for-money option, though specifications and quality should be thoroughly checked before purchasing.

BUILDINGS 26 December 2025

Calf housing: the key areas to focus on

Calf housing: the key areas to focus on

Housing is a critical factor in getting calves off to the right start in life, and getting all the boxes ticked can be difficult.

BUILDINGS 26 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 26 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 26 December 2025

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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