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Where do costs lie in cubicle sheds?
Martin Merrick
Within 10 years, costs per cow have risen from €1,500 to over €3,000 for a standard cubicle shed with slurry storage.
25 August 2024 Farm buildings
Removing tank residue on Co Wicklow dairy farm
Matt Ryan and his company Tank Environmental feel that they can offer a service that speeds up cleaning the bottom of tanks, while making the process a whole lot safer.
24 August 2024 Farm buildings
Specs on cubicles raised in new Teagasc booklet
A new booklet launched by Teagasc on cow cubicles gives some key parameters that farmers can use when designing sheds, writes Martin Merrick.
Maximising capacity while minimising spend on slatted tanks
With prices for concrete as they are, maximising value for money is paramount in construction of underground concrete tanks.
19 June 2024 Buildings
Pedigree palace in Monaghan for up-and-coming herd
Simone and Niall Maguire have recently built a bespoke cattle shed for their Rockvalley pedigree and commercial cattle herd.
24 April 2024 Infrastructure