Farm Buildings

Inside young Monaghan farmer's 60% grant-aided suckler shed with a difference

Shane Conlon’s suckler herd are ready to take residence in a recently completed four-bay slatted shed complete with creep and calving pens.

BUILDINGS 7 October 2026

Inside young Monaghan farmer's 60% grant-aided suckler shed with a difference

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Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

BUILDINGS 30 September 2026

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

BUILDINGS 23 September 2026

Barrett Engineering launches calf additions to adult crate at Ploughing 2026

Barrett Engineering launches calf additions to adult crate at Ploughing 2026

Barrett Engineering launches calf additions to adult crate at Ploughing 2026

BUILDINGS 17 September 2026

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

BUILDINGS 16 September 2026

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Watch: JFC founder launches memoir at Ploughing 2026

Watch: JFC founder launches memoir at Ploughing 2026

JFC founder John Concannon has put pen to paper in his new book, ‘The Bucket Man’, charting his journey from buying calves in Kilmallock to building a €150m company.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

There is still time to get ventilation issues corrected in livestock sheds ahead of the winter housing period, writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.

BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

Final few days to submit TAMS applications

Final few days to submit TAMS applications

Farmers who wish to get a TAMS application submitted in tranche 13 have until Friday 4 September 2026 to do so

BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart recently fitted Heatguard sheeting to the livestock holding and drop off areas, with more work set to be completed soon.

MARTS 29 July 2026

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Martin Merrick details some readers questions relating to issues such as planning permission, silage slabs and whether to go with our without a grant.

BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

At last week’s farm walk in Ballyvadin, attendees were shown how simple but effective systems can allow for a reduced labour demand for a large-scale operation.

BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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