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Beef management: grass supplies, lying space and autumn breeding

Martin Merrick discusses ensuring grass is held for spring, lying and feeding space in sheds and using some AI for autumn breeding.

MANAGEMENT 28 October 2026

Beef management: grass supplies, lying space and autumn breeding

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Key considerations with cattle lying and pen space this winter

Key considerations with cattle lying and pen space this winter

BUILDINGS 14 October 2026

Inside young Monaghan farmer's 60% grant-aided suckler shed with a difference

Inside young Monaghan farmer's 60% grant-aided suckler shed with a difference

BUILDINGS 7 October 2026

Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

Galway farmer cuts costs by taking DIY approach to new suckler shed

BUILDINGS 30 September 2026

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

BUILDINGS 16 September 2026

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Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

There is still time to get ventilation issues corrected in livestock sheds ahead of the winter housing period, writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 9 September 2026

Farmer Writes: the days are getting shorter and the ground is getting softer

Farmer Writes: the days are getting shorter and the ground is getting softer

As cattle begin to be house for winter, James Strain looks at grass performance, weight gains and why housing a little earlier can pay off.

FARMER WRITES 5 September 2026

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Martin Merrick details some readers questions relating to issues such as planning permission, silage slabs and whether to go with our without a grant.

BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

Farmer Writes: a brush with danger

Farmer Writes: a brush with danger

He was uninjured other than a few bruises, but understandably received quite a fright along with giving me a rather thorough cardiac check up.

FARMER WRITES 15 July 2026

Gardaí investigating shed fire on Cork farm

Gardaí investigating shed fire on Cork farm

The fire occurred on a farm in Skibbereen. Gardaí stated that no injuries were reported from the incident.

NEWS 23 March 2026

OpenRoof meal store impresses in Dundalk

OpenRoof meal store impresses in Dundalk

Martin Merrick profiles Agri OpenRoofs compact meal store which allows a full arctic lorry to tip meal with ease due to its folding roof section.

BUILDINGS 21 March 2026

Stone-clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

Stone-clad sheep shed impresses in Malin

Martin Merrick paid a visit to the McColgan brothers just as lambing was kicking off in their new slatted sheep unit.

BUILDINGS 11 March 2026

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