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Greenfield dairy unit with all the bells and whistles
Martin Merrick
John Keane has created a top-spec, new build parlour, handling area and cubicle accommodation for his new dairy enterprise in Mayo.
20 March 2024 Buildings
Ready-mix costs increase by 46.6% over three-year period
CSO figures show that while structural steel and timber costs are down, ready-mix, gravel and cement have all increased again this year.
13 March 2024 Buildings
Replacement heifer accommodation to the fore in Waterford
With yearling accommodation switched over to cow cubicles, a new purpose-built heifer cubicle shed and calf house were built earlier this year.
Nothing rocky about Creed's success
Shanon Kinahan recently spoke to Blonde breeders, the Creed family, from Co Cork on all things farming, family and shows.
6 March 2024 Pedigree
Applying for the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
Martin Merrick highlights some of the eligible buildings, the criteria and the application process on applying for the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant.
6 March 2024 Buildings
Rubber mats fall foul of VAT reclaim change
The farmer in question had bought the mats two year prior, but had waited to submit their VAT reclaim.
5 March 2024 Buildings
Plenty of potential in Ferns small holding
A Co Wexford small holding with plenty of potential goes for online auction in late March, writes Tommy Moyles.
29 February 2024 Property
Watch: new 170-calf shed in the Déise future-proofs farm
Shane Fitzgerald and his family have recently completed a top-spec, five-bay calf shed, just in time for the busy spring period.
28 February 2024 Buildings
Key rules to remember when applying for TAMS
There are several rules to remember when it comes to making you TAMS application, and failing to comply with these rules will result in your application being disqualified or a claw back of grant aid.
24 February 2024 TAMS
News Podcast: TB outbreaks, blue card delays and protests
Topics discussed on this week's podcast include the 10-year high of TB outbreaks, blue card delays, ACRES payments, grants for traditional farm buildings and farmer protests.
23 February 2024 News
TAMS aid not to be ignored when it comes to on-farm investment
While there is increased paperwork and costs with applying for grant aid, TAMS isn’t something that should be ignored by farmers.
21 February 2024 TAMS
Traditional farm building scheme reopens
The Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme 2024 allows for grants of between €4,000 and €30,000 for the conservation and repair of traditional farm buildings and related structures.
21 February 2024 Schemes