Safety

There's never been a better time to invest

Martin Merrick details why he believes it’s never been a better or more necessary time to invest in animal handling facilities.

FARM BUILDINGS 24 December 2025

There's never been a better time to invest

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Letter - concerns over Macroom biomethan plant

Letter - concerns over Macroom biomethan plant

LETTERS 24 December 2025

Galway says no to eight wind turbines

Galway says no to eight wind turbines

NEWS 3 December 2025

Toyota to replace corroded Hilux chassis

Toyota to replace corroded Hilux chassis

Toyota to replace corroded Hilux chassis

MOTORS 26 November 2025

Organic porridge oats from Dunnes Stores recalled

Organic porridge oats from Dunnes Stores recalled

Organic porridge oats from Dunnes Stores recalled

NEWS 25 November 2025

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Tillage Management: safety, seed and winter jobs

Tillage Management: safety, seed and winter jobs

There are loads of winter jobs to be done, from walking the fields to putting antifreeze in the sprayer.

HUSBANDRY 1 October 2025

Extension to deadline for claiming grant aid on PTO shaft covers

Extension to deadline for claiming grant aid on PTO shaft covers

The grants cover 60% of the cost of PTO shaft covers up to €100 and can be claimed on up to four units per farmer.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Weather warnings: what they mean and the steps you should take

Weather warnings: what they mean and the steps you should take

Martin Merrick details some key information regarding weather warnings from Met Éireann as we head into the winter months.

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 1 October 2025

Six step chainsaw service guide

Six step chainsaw service guide

A properly serviced chainsaw will not only improve performance, but also fuel economy and safety, Gary Abbott looks at the key areas to consider when it comes to servicing your saw.

FARM MACHINERY 1 October 2025

Height restrictions needed for roadside trees, storm Éowyn review finds

Height restrictions needed for roadside trees, storm Éowyn review finds

A Government review of the response to the damage cause by storm Éowyn has been published.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Simple fixes for farm safety this winter housing period with TAMS

Simple fixes for farm safety this winter housing period with TAMS

With a 60% grant aid available for items under the TAMS Farm Safety Scheme, Martin Merrick looks at some of the key items farmers can invest in within their yard to improve farm safety.

BUILDINGS 1 October 2025

Machinery safety – take the time, do the checks

Machinery safety – take the time, do the checks

With daylight hours reducing, a large share of machinery work on farms is now being carried out in the dark. Machinery needs to be suitable for the job at hand, and properly maintained.

NEWS 1 October 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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