Farm Buildings

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

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

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Six-bay slatted shed impresses in Tuam

Six-bay slatted shed impresses in Tuam

BUILDINGS 22 July 2026

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

BUILDINGS 15 July 2026

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

BUILDINGS 1 July 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

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Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

If it hasn’t already been completed, livestock houses should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 20 May 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

How to make construction appointments on farms

Nearly all farm projects require appointments to be made regarding risks of health and safety, with the farmer responsible for making these appointments writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 20 May 2026

Guidelines to creating new farm roadways

Guidelines to creating new farm roadways

Martin Merrick looks at some of the specs that farmers need to be aiming for when creating new farm roads.

BUILDINGS 20 May 2026

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Is roofing over an open tank a viable option for farmers looking to increase slurry storage? Martin Merrick does the sums to see if it is.

BUILDINGS 20 May 2026

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Tranche 10, which closed for applications close on five months ago, has seen just under half of applications approved to date.

BUILDINGS 20 May 2026

Concrete costs a cause for concern for many

Concrete costs a cause for concern for many

Martin Merrick looks at what is driving concrete costs, and who are some of the key players involved in the industry.

BUILDINGS 20 May 2026

Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

Martin Merrick reports from a recent study trip to Italy, where Lely Vectors were used to cut labour in beef and dairy farms.

BUILDINGS 20 May 2026

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