Farm buildings
Barry Cassidy on 29 Apr 2021
Number of credit unions offering farm loans grows to almost 90
Another 11 credit unions spread in Cork, Louth and Westmeath have joined the Cultivate farm loans initiative.
Darren Carty on 14 Apr 2021
Using clothesline tech to keep cows healthy in sheds
The louvre system is marketed as having the ability to provide improved ventilation while preventing rain fall from entering the shed.
Darren Carty on 07 Apr 2021
Sheep housing: how do slatted floors compare to straw, sawdust and paper?
A recent study undertaken by the Welsh Farming Connect programme assessed the performance of slatted floors compared to straw, sawdust and paper bedding materials.
Darren Carty on 31 Mar 2021
Closing date for TAMS tranche 21 approaching fast
Approvals under tranche 20 have started to issue and the Department has announced tranche 22 will open on 17 April.
Darren Carty on 24 Mar 2021
Q&A: GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant
There is a high level of interest in the 2021 grant scheme with the €1.25m fund hoping to support 75 to 80 projects.
Amy Forde on 21 Mar 2021
Flood relief scheme proposed to help south Galway farms
A feasibility study has proposed a flood solution scheme in south Galway which would see flooding alleviated in the area which has been hit with severe flooding events.
Lorcan Allen on 10 Mar 2021
Credit Union reports increased borrowing demand from farmers
Beef farmers accounted for two thirds of all lending issued by the Credit Union in 2020.
Pat O'Toole on 10 Mar 2021
Steel price and supply problems hit farm building projects
Steel price rises and supply chain difficulties are testing the patience of fabricators, shed erectors and farmers who have planned new buildings.
Amy Forde on 04 Mar 2021
GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme opens for applications
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has announced the opening of the 2021 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme.
Darren Carty on 10 Feb 2021
Preparing farm buildings for lambing
The main point of focus in group penning is ensuring animals have sufficient space while lambing facilities should be cleaned and disinfected well in advance of when they are required.
Darren Carty on 03 Feb 2021
Safeguarding a valuable part of Cork and Kerry heritage
Teagasc advisers Enda Maloney and Eimear Connery report on a number of projects under the Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme operated by the Heritage Council, funded by the Department of Agriculture.
The Dealer on 20 Jan 2021
Farm building relocation study remains ongoing
A study to determine the feasibility of any future once-off targeted scheme for voluntary farm building relocation is being undertaken ... for nearly five years.
Amy Forde on 06 Jan 2021
New strategy to preserve old farm buildings and houses
Farm buildings built in the vernacular, those that were built by ordinary people rather than builders or architects, will be targeted in the strategy.
Caitríona Morrissey on 05 Jan 2021
Cabinet meeting to decide whether agricultural construction to cease
The Government is planning restrictions on majority of construction work in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Darren Carty on 22 Dec 2020
Sheep fencing tops TAMS sheep farmer submissions
Sheep fencing is ranked in seventh position in the top 10 most popular investments in TAMS II.
Darren Carty on 22 Dec 2020
Investment in livestock handling holding strong
Manufacturers and suppliers of handling equipment report a marked increase in sales which is driven by expansion in dairy herds and part-time enterprises looking to improve labour efficiency.
Barry Cassidy on 22 Dec 2020
TAMS delays to continue into 2021
The Department has begun notifying farmers if their application was approved or rolled-over to tranche 20 which closes on 15 January.
Darren Carty on 22 Dec 2020
Improving AI efficiency with a batch AI crush
With a focus on tightening the calving interval and a condensed breeding season, a batch AI crush is a useful addition to handling facilities on dairy farms.
Darren Carty on 09 Dec 2020
Saving a part of Mayo’s heritage
The 2020 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme is responsible for saving the last standing building from an estate dating back to the 18th century.
Lorcan Allen on 09 Dec 2020
COVID-19 makes little impact on farmer borrowing
An analysis by the Credit Union shows that farmer customers continued to borrow money in 2020, despite the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic.