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Key considerations with cattle lying and pen space this winter

Martin Merrick outlines the key areas that farmers need to focus on when it comes to prepping housing as cattle begin to head indoors

BUILDINGS 14 October 2026

Key considerations with cattle lying and pen space this winter

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

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

BUILDINGS 7 October 2026

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

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

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Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Planning issues, hire purchase or machines and other pitfalls when applying for TAMS were highlighted at a recent Teagasc farm walk.

BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

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 12 August 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 12 August 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 12 August 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 12 August 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 12 August 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 12 August 2026

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How Steven Normoyle built calf-rearing system that works around a full-time job

Steven Normoyle farms between Croom and Adare in Co Limerick, running a calf-to-beef operation, purchasing 95 calves each spring. He also works full-time off the farm, making spring especially busy.

How Steven Normoyle built calf-rearing system that works around a full-time job

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