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Stone-clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

Martin Merrick paid a visit to the McColgan brothers just as lambing was kicking off in their new slatted sheep unit.

BUILDINGS 11 March 2026

Stone-clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

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Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

FARMER WRITES 25 February 2026

New owner sets out plan for 1,000-acre farm

New owner sets out plan for 1,000-acre farm

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

BUILDINGS 4 February 2026

UFU expects change with planning rules

UFU expects change with planning rules

UFU expects change with planning rules

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

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Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

Martin Merrick paid a visit to Liam Roche and his team as calving kicks off to discuss calf handling and accommodation.

CALVES 23 December 2025

DIY back scratcher

DIY back scratcher

The Dealer has issued a public service announcement urging you to Google Veronika the cow, who has unique back scratching abilities.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Farmer Writes: the first calf of 2026 arrives

Farmer Writes: the first calf of 2026 arrives

It was heartening to see such a large turnout at the Mercosur protest despite the majority approval vote on Friday.

FARMER WRITES 23 December 2025

Time to get calf-rearing preparations under way

Time to get calf-rearing preparations under way

With calving less than a month away, farms should be ramping up preparations over the coming weeks.

MANAGEMENT 23 December 2025

Farm buildings: our top five features in 2025

Farm buildings: our top five features in 2025

Martin Merrick looks back at some of our most popular features in the farm buildings pages of 2025.

BUILDINGS 23 December 2025

Farmer Writes: a break from social media at Christmas

Farmer Writes: a break from social media at Christmas

Tommy Moyles uses his phone as a bit of a diary among other things, but he's looking to cut back using it for a while over the Christmas, or so he thinks.

FARMER WRITES 23 December 2025

Explainer: what do the exemptions for farm buildings and slurry storage mean?

Explainer: what do the exemptions for farm buildings and slurry storage mean?

Farmers will now be able to increase slurry storage capacity and construct additional housing for livestock without the need to seek planning permission in certain situations.

BUILDINGS 23 December 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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