Farm Safety

Ticking TAMS box for cattle crushes

With mobile cattle handling among the more popular items under TAMS III, Martin Merrick looks at what spec yours needs to be to qualify.

BUILDINGS 13 May 2026

Ticking TAMS box for cattle crushes

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Weekly news in-brief from Northern Ireland

Weekly news in-brief from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

NEWS 30 April 2026

TAMS top spends: how to utilise TAMS III on different budgets

TAMS top spends: how to utilise TAMS III on different budgets

TAMS top spends: how to utilise TAMS III on different budgets

BUILDINGS 8 April 2026

Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers

NEWS 1 April 2026

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Virtual fencing to be considered in any future TAMS review

Virtual fencing to be considered in any future TAMS review

Scope for the addition of investments in TAMS, such as virtual fencing, is based on the level of demand, changes in technology and available budget, the Minister said.

NEWS 21 January 2026

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

The Health and Safety Authority has launched a national safety drive to tackle leading causes of fatalities on farms.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Open call for farm safety projects

Open call for farm safety projects

Last week, it was revealed at a meeting of the Oireachtas committee on agriculture that farm deaths in 2025 increased to almost double that of 2024.

NEWS 21 January 2026

77% of tranche nine TAMS applications selected – as ranking comes into play

77% of tranche nine TAMS applications selected – as ranking comes into play

Martin Merrick looks at where priority has been given for TAMS sub schemes as ranking and selection comes in to play under tranche 9.

BUILDINGS 21 January 2026

Farm safety and animal health learnings from Carrigallen mart event

Farm safety and animal health learnings from Carrigallen mart event

Animal health discussions were centred on vaccination protocols while there was important advice on safety around calving and adequate handling facilities.

BREEDING & HEALTH 21 January 2026

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Martin Merrick discusses some of the criteria under the TAMS solar scheme regarding farm roofs, with load capacity, ventilation and clear roof lights all being factors to consider.

BUILDINGS 21 January 2026

New safety campaign targets older farmers

New safety campaign targets older farmers

The new campaign comes with a strap-line telling farmers to 'Farm wiser to farm longer'

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 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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