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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

Vector impresses on Italian beef farms

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Ticking TAMS box for cattle crushes

Ticking TAMS box for cattle crushes

BUILDINGS 13 May 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

NEWS 12 May 2026

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

BUILDINGS 6 May 2026

TAMS III spends €149m as Cork farmers go big

TAMS III spends €149m as Cork farmers go big

TAMS III spends €149m as Cork farmers go big

BUILDINGS 29 April 2026

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New handling unit impresses at Newford

New handling unit impresses at Newford

Martin Merrick profiles the new facility which has just reached completion at the Newford herd’s base in Athleague, Co Roscommon.

INFRASTRUCTURE 21 March 2026

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Agriculture and construction are two of the most dangerous occupations, so caution needs to be exercised when we combine the two together, particularly around services such as electricity and gas.

INFRASTRUCTURE 21 March 2026

New funding for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

New funding for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

After it looked possible that there would be no scheme in 2026, €750,000 has been awarded to help support farmers preserve traditional farm buildings and structures.

BUILDINGS 21 March 2026

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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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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