Farm Buildings

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

Martin Merrick answers some readers' questions regarding TAMS and planning permission laws.

BUILDINGS 1 April 2026

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

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Yearly maintenance of farm roadways

Yearly maintenance of farm roadways

BUILDINGS 25 March 2026

OpenRoof meal store impresses in Dundalk

OpenRoof meal store impresses in Dundalk

BUILDINGS 21 March 2026

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

NEWS 19 March 2026

Stone-clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

Stone-clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

Stone-clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

BUILDINGS 11 March 2026

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TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

The Solar Capital Investment Scheme and Dairy Equipment Scheme will see just 10% of applications set to be approved.

SCHEMES 28 January 2026

Opening up the gates to better farm safety and animal welfare

Opening up the gates to better farm safety and animal welfare

More farmers are interested in what way new builds should be set up regarding barriers and gates, while plenty more are retrofitting older sheds.

BUILDINGS 28 January 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

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 28 January 2026

Slurry storage: where does the value lie?

Slurry storage: where does the value lie?

Martin Merrick looks at what options are available to farmers, with some of the pros and cons to each discussed.

BUILDINGS 28 January 2026

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 28 January 2026

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 28 January 2026

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 28 January 2026

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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