Farm buildings

Macra warns High Court ruling on building rates is a threat for farm sheds

Macra has said that that essential agricultural and horticultural storage buildings must be protected from commercial rates.

NEWS 23 October 2026

Macra warns High Court ruling on building rates is a threat for farm sheds

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Inside the Farmers Journal: rates for farm buildings and meat consumption

Inside the Farmers Journal: rates for farm buildings and meat consumption

NEWS 22 October 2026

Editorial: building rates worry

Editorial: building rates worry

VIEWPOINTS 21 October 2026

Pig farm building plans must heed looming EU rules

Pig farm building plans must heed looming EU rules

Pig farm building plans must heed looming EU rules

PIGS 21 October 2026

Pig sector in another loss-making spell - Teagasc

Pig sector in another loss-making spell - Teagasc

Pig sector in another loss-making spell - Teagasc

PIGS 21 October 2026

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High Court rates ruling on potato and onion stores raises wider farm fears

High Court rates ruling on potato and onion stores raises wider farm fears

The High Court has found that potato and onion storage facilities are liable for rates.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Drones taking agriculture to new heights

Drones taking agriculture to new heights

From monitoring crop health and measuring grass growth, to spreading fertiliser and seed, drones are opening up new possibilities for Irish agriculture, writes Stephen Robb.

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 17 October 2026

Farm building grant reveals 1798 pike heads and a jam jar of Civil War letters

Farm building grant reveals 1798 pike heads and a jam jar of Civil War letters

The Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme aims to encourage farmers to bring old structures and buildings back into everyday use in their yards, but has also led to great discoveries and historical finds.

NEWS 1 October 2026

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

Farmers are paying for the Carbon Border Abatement Measure on much more than just fertiliser, write Pat O'Toole and Martin Merrick.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

The IFA president is calling on the Government to back its words on energy with meaningful supports for farmers in Budget 2027.

NEWS 22 September 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 9 September 2026

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

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

Farmers and landowners will retain their existing rights, as nine major infrastructure projects are fast-tracked through the planning system.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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