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Aidan Brennan on 26 May 2021
Sustainability and slurry storage
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the issues and solutions when it comes to slurry storage requirements.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Jul 2020
Slurry changes could affect agriculture emissions
There has been an increase in the number of Irish farmers managing their manure in a way that reduces emissions over the last 15 years.
Darren Carty on 24 Jun 2020
Assessing housing and storage options for an expanding suckler herd
Carroll Consultancy is currently planning a new development for a client who is looking to increase slurry storage capacity and animal accommodation. Darren Carty looks at the options considered.
Peter Varley on 04 Mar 2020
Watch: new entrant chooses robot to milk his cows
A new entrant to dairy farming from County Monaghan is calving 74 heifers this spring and will be milking them with a new Lely Astronaut robot, writes Peter Varley
Peter Varley on 26 Feb 2020
The Breens' cows are coming home
The Breen family have just completed a brand new cubicle shed, which will limit their dependence on outfarm housing, writes Peter Varley.
Peter Varley on 22 Jan 2020
One stop shop for calving and calf rearing
A Tipperary-based farming family are all set for calving and calf rearing with their new purpose-built shed, writes Peter Varley
William Conlon on 24 Jul 2019
Watch: 160-cow cubicle shed for new entrant
Entering their second year of milking in Co Meath, Paddy Downey and his father Eddie are focused on expanding their herd over the coming years. William Conlon reports
William Conlon on 12 Jun 2019
In pictures: model four-bay suckler shed
While sucklers may be in a precarious position, this 30-cow herd can be managed by one man thanks to a well thought-out shed design. William Conlon writes
William Conlon on 05 Jun 2019
Watch: Robotic slurry collection
Robotic scrapers could be a viable option for some sheds, particularly sheds converted to hold cubicles. William Conlon writes
William Conlon on 05 Jun 2019
Options to increase slurry storage capacity
Slurry storage can be a pinch point on many expanding dairy farms, here we examine some of the options available to farmers. William Conlon writes
William Conlon on 22 May 2019
Watch: robust 40-unit rotary for Longford farm
A new 40-unit GEA rotary has recently been installed just outside of Longford town, William Conlon reports
William Conlon on 03 Apr 2019
Watch: fully housed system for 130-cow Leitrim dairy herd
The cows on a Leitrim farm have been housed full-time for the past five years, which has allowed the herd to expand, writes William Conlon.
William Conlon on 21 Nov 2018
Watch: Grange pull out all the stops with new suckler shed
The impressive suckler shed has the capacity for approximately 150 cows, with a few interesting design features. William Conlon writes
William Conlon on 24 Oct 2018
Watch: capacity takes centre stage in six-bay suckler shed
Space was key for this high-spec grant-aided shed with capacity for 60 suckler cows. William Conlon reports
William Conlon on 12 Sep 2018
Space the key factor for large cubicle shed design
The new cubicle shed will be used to house cows in a confinement system so comfort was of paramount importance. William Conlon writes
William Conlon on 04 Sep 2018
Watch: Top of the range 30-unit parlour at Gurteen College
A new milking parlour has been built to allow for future expansion at Gurteen Agricultural College. William Conlon writes
William Conlon on 29 Aug 2018
Watch: Management made easier with six-bay suckler shed
This new shed in Galway will reduce the pressure on slurry storage and management at calving for this part-time farmer. William Conlon writes.
William Conlon on 22 Aug 2018
Watch: flexibility, safety and space key for new suckler shed
A new shed was recently installed on a mixed sheep and suckler farm just outside Ballina, Co Mayo, for a part-time farmer. William Conlon writes.
Peter Varley on 22 Aug 2018
Whole farm approach to livestock handling
A part-time beef farmer in Co Meath has redesigned his whole farm to make handling livestock safe and easy. Peter Varley writes
William Conlon on 25 Jul 2018
Smart investment in multi-purpose silage pit
Maize, straw, calves and machinery – these new silage pits will be used for much more than just silage. William Conlon writes.