Milking Parlour

New 24-unit parlour slashes milking time by 60% for this Co Tipperary farmer

John Moloney has invested heavily in milking infrastructure on his 260-cow dairy farm and is seeing the major benefits, with reduced milking times.

BUILDINGS 1 October 2025

New 24-unit parlour slashes milking time by 60% for this Co Tipperary farmer

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Twenty ways to spend €20,000: Milking parlour upgrades

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: Milking parlour upgrades

NEWS 30 September 2025

Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 August 2025

No signs of slowing for 97-year-old combine driver

No signs of slowing for 97-year-old combine driver

No signs of slowing for 97-year-old combine driver

NEWS 20 August 2025

Reducing energy use in the milking parlour

Reducing energy use in the milking parlour

Reducing energy use in the milking parlour

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 17 August 2025

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Key considerations when planning a milking facility

Key considerations when planning a milking facility

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the key considerations for farmers when thinking about upgrading or building new milking equipment.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 7 May 2025

Busy season for milking parlour upgrades

Busy season for milking parlour upgrades

The next few months will be busy for milking machine installers as farmers decide to upgrade facilities.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 7 May 2025

VAT change continues to cause problems

VAT change continues to cause problems

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the recent changes to the VAT rules and how they impact milking equipment.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 7 May 2025

Revenue clarifies stance on parlour and bulk tank VAT refunds

Revenue clarifies stance on parlour and bulk tank VAT refunds

Milk Quality Ireland has sought clarification on of the eligibility status of ACRs for VAT refunds.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Farm yard design with the future in mind

Farm yard design with the future in mind

Martin Merrick reports from the Patterson farm walk, where future developments while keeping a functioning yard are the key considerations.

BUILDINGS 7 May 2025

Rules for storing soiled water, effluents and silage bales

Rules for storing soiled water, effluents and silage bales

From 1 December 2025 all milk producers irrespective of their system of production (spring or winter) must have a minimum of 31 days soiled water storage on their farms.

NITRATES 7 May 2025

Is a new small scale dairy now viable to create?

Is a new small scale dairy now viable to create?

Martin Merrick highlights some of the infrastructure costs to setting up a new dairy enterprise, and if it’s a runner at all.

BUILDINGS 7 May 2025

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