Farm Buildings

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 9 September 2026

Getting ventilation right this autumn

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Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

NEWS 9 September 2026

Schemes update: TAMS tranche 13 closes on Friday 4 September

Schemes update: TAMS tranche 13 closes on Friday 4 September

SCHEMES 4 September 2026

Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

NEWS 24 August 2026

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

FARM BUILDINGS 19 August 2026

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Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

A new eight-bay purpose-built calf shed has just completed it’s first season for the Hogan family, with the automatic calf feeders proving a particular hit.

FARM BUILDINGS 9 June 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 9 June 2026

Planning permissions for new farm sheds remain high

Planning permissions for new farm sheds remain high

CSO data for the past 10 years shows that farm building work began to increase in 2025 after a couple of years of stable works.

NEWS 9 June 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

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 9 June 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

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 9 June 2026

Royal land for sale

Royal land for sale

The land has a guide price of £6.65m (€7.70m) and includes an eight-bedroom house, farm buildings and a mix of tillage and grassland.

DEALER 9 June 2026

New excess from FBD on old farm buildings

New excess from FBD on old farm buildings

The changes have been made to reflect the age and condition of older farm buildings more fairly, and to encourage investment in more durable, safer buildings, FBD has said.

NEWS 9 June 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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