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Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Slats are an increasingly popular feature of new sheep housing for several reasons. Martin Merrick goes through some of the key parameters required to successfully build one.

PLOUGHING 12 September 2026

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

PLOUGHING 9 September 2026

Solar panels on 160-cow Cork dairy farm set to pay for themselves in 2.4 years

Solar panels on 160-cow Cork dairy farm set to pay for themselves in 2.4 years

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 5 September 2026

Schemes update: TAMS tranche 13 closes on Friday 4 September

Schemes update: TAMS tranche 13 closes on Friday 4 September

Schemes update: TAMS tranche 13 closes on Friday 4 September

SCHEMES 4 September 2026

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Final few days to submit TAMS applications

Final few days to submit TAMS applications

Farmers who wish to get a TAMS application submitted in tranche 13 have until Friday 4 September 2026 to do so

BUILDINGS 20 July 2026

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

The ICMSA has highlighted that farmers must put safety first as they face the pressures of ongoing drought and mounting workload.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Ranking and selection to be applied to TAMS 3 tranche 12 applications

Ranking and selection to be applied to TAMS 3 tranche 12 applications

The Minister announced that 100% of eligible applications under the farm safety scheme and 75% of eligible nutrient storage applications will again be selected.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety

Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety

New Department figures shine a light on which TAMS 3 sub-schemes saw the highest and lowest rate of approvals since they opened to applications.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Hands off farm schemes in budget, say farm leaders

Hands off farm schemes in budget, say farm leaders

Farm schemes cannot be levied for an overspend on education, agree all the farm organsiations in advance of Budget 2027

NEWS 20 July 2026

Six-bay slatted shed impresses in Tuam

Six-bay slatted shed impresses in Tuam

Martin Merrick profiles James Donellan’s recently completed slatted shed with some nice design features sprinkled throughout.

BUILDINGS 20 July 2026

MEP calls for virtual fencing to be supported under TAMS

MEP calls for virtual fencing to be supported under TAMS

MEP Billy Kelleher has called upon the Department for virtual fencing technology to be eligible under TAMS grants.

NEWS 20 July 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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