Farm Buildings

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 17 June 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

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Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

Royal land for sale

Royal land for sale

DEALER 10 June 2026

New excess from FBD on old farm buildings

New excess from FBD on old farm buildings

New excess from FBD on old farm buildings

NEWS 9 June 2026

How to calculate your soiled water storage requirements

How to calculate your soiled water storage requirements

How to calculate your soiled water storage requirements

FARM BUILDINGS 7 June 2026

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Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Cereals, tomatoes, vegetables, orchards, vineyards and hazelnut groves were among the worst-affected crops from the extreme weather episode.

NEWS 1 April 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 1 April 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 1 April 2026

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

The scheme is delivered in partnership between the Department of Agriculture and the Heritage Council.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Carlow brothers diversify into whiskey making

Carlow brothers diversify into whiskey making

The pair have received LEADER funding to convert outhouses and sheds on their family farm into a whiskey maturation, bonding and bottling business.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Residential farm sells in five lots and makes €1.9m

Residential farm sells in five lots and makes €1.9m

A Co Monaghan farm that came on the market before Christmas was confirmed as sold recently. The farm exceeded it's guide price by almost €5,000/ac, writes Tommy Moyles.

SALES RESULTS 1 April 2026

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

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

BUILDINGS 1 April 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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