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Composite value of beef carcase is like building a jigsaw

Beef processing is the opposite of an assembly line, it starts with a full carcase that is then broken down into its component parts.

NEWS 15 June 2025

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Important regulations for farm roadways

Important regulations for farm roadways

NITRATES 14 June 2025

New factory beef price tracker

New factory beef price tracker

NEWS 11 June 2025

Equine fencing gets new specifications under TAMS

Equine fencing gets new specifications under TAMS

Equine fencing gets new specifications under TAMS

BUILDINGS 14 May 2025

Key tips to ensure a functioning silage pit this season

Key tips to ensure a functioning silage pit this season

Key tips to ensure a functioning silage pit this season

BUILDINGS 30 April 2025

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Strength and safety key focus for new suckler calving shed

Strength and safety key focus for new suckler calving shed

A newly erected calving shed has farmer safety to the forefront with a well-kitted-out barrier system.

INFRASTRUCTURE 18 December 2024

Farm fencing – to go with or without TAMS aid

Farm fencing – to go with or without TAMS aid

Bovine electric fencing has a reference cost of €2.77/m while sheep fencing has a reference cost of €6.75/m on lowland ground and €8.81/m on mountain terrain.

INFRASTRUCTURE 18 December 2024

Pigs farmer frustration with TAMS scheme

Pigs farmer frustration with TAMS scheme

Pig farmers have called for more practical TAMS III specifications amid low levels of uptake.

PIGS 18 December 2024

Getting value for money with farm buildings

Getting value for money with farm buildings

When given quotes of farm buildings, some may or may not include a quote for concrete. Martin Merrick details how to make up concrete costs for your farm project.

BUILDINGS 18 December 2024

Schemes update: NPI applicants reminded to use correct specifications

Schemes update: NPI applicants reminded to use correct specifications

The Department ACRES unit contacted advisers to stress that ACRES participants who have received approval must adhere to revised specifications when completing investments.

SCHEMES 18 December 2024

Creating a lean-to: the dos and don’ts

Creating a lean-to: the dos and don’ts

When it comes to creating a lean-to for a farm building, it’s important to be mindful of what effect this will have on the existing building. Martin Merrick reports.

BUILDINGS 18 December 2024

Farm applications reach 57% of TAMS solar energy budget

Farm applications reach 57% of TAMS solar energy budget

Farmers have applied for €51m in grant aid under TAMS for solar PV systems, out of an indicative budget of €90m.

RENEWABLES 18 December 2024

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'Powering the Future of Farming'

EverPower and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op announced a strategic solar energy partnership to ‘Power the Future of Farming’. The new alliance will roll out renewable energy across farms and agribusinesses.

'Powering the Future of Farming'

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