Farm Buildings
Barry Murphy on 25 January 2022
All-island plan to protect old farm buildings and yards
In a bid to protect and restore old Irish farm buildings and outhouses across the island of Ireland, Minister Malcolm Noonan has collaborated with Northern Ireland colleagues.
Barry Murphy on 5 January 2022
Farm building activity in 2022 a ‘crystal ball job’
Sheeting prices are forecast to rise further in early 2022 but some in the sector say the cost increases for other materials are beginning to level out.
Darren Carty on 5 January 2022
New feeding barriers well-earned for 35-year-old sheep shed
The sheep shed capable of holding over 450 ewes has required very little remedial work and has served Pat Nuttall well with ewes housed from early December through to late March/early April.
Darren Carty on 31 December 2021
Well-designed sheep housing 25% more efficient
Teagasc sheep specialist Damian Costello highlights the important aspects which can enhance animal performance while significantly reducing labour requirements.
Amy Forde on 15 December 2021
New pilot project for farm buildings
New strategy aims to preserve old farm building and house design, looks at Irish farming hamlets and aims to record built vernacular heritage such as old churn stands and potato ridges.
Amy Forde on 10 December 2021
‘Gentle rehabilitation’ advised for restoration of old farm buildings
A new strategy aimed at those considering restoring or retrofitting old farm buildings and housing has been launched by the Department of Heritage.
Darren Carty on 8 December 2021
100% of TAMS applications in tranche 23 approved
The latest approvals mark the third consecutive tranche where 100% of eligible applications have been approved.
Barry Murphy on 8 December 2021
TAMS ‘drifting into irrelevance’ – ICMSA
TAMS is becoming irrelevant because the costings being used have drifted 30% to 40% off the real figures farmers are being quoted for materials and work, says ICMSA.
Darren Carty on 24 November 2021
Farming designs: solar-powered water pump with remote monitoring
This month’s time- and labour-saving idea addresses providing a freshwater supply for livestock on an outfarm with no electricity.
Darren Carty on 10 November 2021
Grant aid ceiling to lift by €10,000 in new TAMS scheme
The investment ceilings for individual applications will increase to €90,000 while registered farm partnerships remains at €160,000 and a separate ceiling of €40,000 or €60,000 for LESS equipment.
Darren Carty on 10 November 2021
Livestock housing considerations for organic farming
Farmers considering progressing down an organic farming route need to be mindful as to requirements on floor type and stocking densities.
Darren Carty on 10 November 2021
Farming designs: time and labour-saving ideas
We are looking for your best building features and labour-saving initiatives to build a collection of designs that can share invaluable time saving ideas with other readers.
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