Housing

One new shed tackles two problems on this 180-cow Kilkenny dairy farm

The Murphy family have recently seen the completion of a new dry cow shed with a major increase in the farm's slurry storage capacity. Martin Merrick reports

BUILDINGS 21 October 2026

One new shed tackles two problems on this 180-cow Kilkenny dairy farm

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Farmer Writes: €2,000 won't get you much of a bullock

Farmer Writes: €2,000 won't get you much of a bullock

FARMER WRITES 21 October 2026

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

NEWS 21 October 2026

Key considerations with cattle lying and pen space this winter

Key considerations with cattle lying and pen space this winter

Key considerations with cattle lying and pen space this winter

BUILDINGS 14 October 2026

Vet's Corner: the pitfalls of an extended grazing season and calendar farming

Vet's Corner: the pitfalls of an extended grazing season and calendar farming

Vet's Corner: the pitfalls of an extended grazing season and calendar farming

NEWS 14 October 2026

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Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Ground is starting to get sticky along the west, but farmers east of the Shannon are coping well despite cattle flying through covers of grass.

GRASS & FEEDING 7 October 2026

Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

Michael Boyle completed most of the work himself on the four-bay suckler shed, with one winter's work already under its belt.

BUILDINGS 30 September 2026

National Beef Finishing event taking place in Kilkenny

National Beef Finishing event taking place in Kilkenny

Adam Woods has the details on a national beef finishing event taking place in Kilkenny on Monday 5th October.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

Martin Merrick gives some practical advice on reducing the risk of grass tetany and prepping buildings for housing and looks at what events are coming up for the autumn beef series this week.

MANAGEMENT 30 September 2026

Home Farm: 2026 farming year closes

Home Farm: 2026 farming year closes

With all the 2024 cattle gone, we are beginning to house their 2025 colleagues as they reach around 500kg.

VIEWPOINTS 23 September 2026

Rise in modular home popularity among farmers at the Ploughing

Rise in modular home popularity among farmers at the Ploughing

Modular home companies at this year's National Ploughing Championships reported strong interest from farmers and the general public alike.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Slats are an increasingly popular feature of new sheep housing for several reasons. Martin Merrick goes through some of the key parameters required to successfully build one.

PLOUGHING 12 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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