Slurry storage

One new shed tackles two problems on this 180-cow Kilkenny dairy farm

The Murphy family have recently seen the completion of a new dry cow shed with a major increase in the farm's slurry storage capacity. Martin Merrick reports

BUILDINGS 21 October 2026

One new shed tackles two problems on this 180-cow Kilkenny dairy farm

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Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

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Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

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Building a slurry tank? How to get more storage for your money

Building a slurry tank? How to get more storage for your money

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Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

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Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

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Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

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Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

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