Farm Buildings

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

For both safety and the protection of the environment, pits need to be checked over and repairs carried out before being filled with grass this silage season.

BUILDINGS 6 May 2026

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

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TAMS III spends €149m as Cork farmers go big

TAMS III spends €149m as Cork farmers go big

BUILDINGS 29 April 2026

New handling unit impresses at Newford

New handling unit impresses at Newford

INFRASTRUCTURE 23 April 2026

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Dial before you dig on farm projects

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

New funding for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

New funding for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

New funding for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

BUILDINGS 15 April 2026

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TAMS top spends: how to utilise TAMS III on different budgets

TAMS top spends: how to utilise TAMS III on different budgets

Martin Merrick looks at some of the key items farmers should look towards regarding TAMS aid under various different farm budgets.

BUILDINGS 4 March 2026

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

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

BUILDINGS 4 March 2026

Yearly maintenance of farm roadways

Yearly maintenance of farm roadways

Martin Merrick looks at what are some of the areas that farmers may need to draw their attention to when it comes to roadway maintenance.

BUILDINGS 4 March 2026

OpenRoof meal store impresses in Dundalk

OpenRoof meal store impresses in Dundalk

Martin Merrick profiles Agri OpenRoofs compact meal store which allows a full arctic lorry to tip meal with ease due to its folding roof section.

BUILDINGS 4 March 2026

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

The CSO has released data that has shown the gross area of agricultural buildings granted planning permission increased from 515,000m² in 2024 to 764,000m² in 2025.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Stone-clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

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 4 March 2026

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 4 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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