Farm buildings

Farm building grant reveals 1798 pike heads and a jam jar of Civil War letters

The Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme aims to encourage farmers to bring old structures and buildings back into everyday use in their yards, but has also led to great discoveries and historical finds.

NEWS 1 October 2026

Farm building grant reveals 1798 pike heads and a jam jar of Civil War letters

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CBAM also hitting farm building costs

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

NEWS 23 September 2026

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

Farmers 'ready for rooftop solar panels', but 90% of TAMS grants rejected

NEWS 22 September 2026

Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

BUILDINGS 9 September 2026

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Schemes update: TAMS tranche 13 closes on Friday 4 September

Schemes update: TAMS tranche 13 closes on Friday 4 September

Tranche 14 will open after the closing of tranche 13 and remain open for applications until 4 December 2026.

SCHEMES 17 June 2026

Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

Warning that rodents are moving into farm buildings earlier than usual this year

Farmers are being warned to keep an eye out for rodents making their way into farm structures earlier than usual as drought conditions and an early harvest drive them from established habitats.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

After a lean year of farming, cashflow looks set to put a pause on farm yard developments, though some things still need addressing regardless.

FARM BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

Watch: new 200-calf shed ticks the box for Tipperary farm

A new eight-bay purpose-built calf shed has just completed it’s first season for the Hogan family, with the automatic calf feeders proving a particular hit.

FARM BUILDINGS 17 June 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 17 June 2026

Planning permissions for new farm sheds remain high

Planning permissions for new farm sheds remain high

CSO data for the past 10 years shows that farm building work began to increase in 2025 after a couple of years of stable works.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

If it hasn’t already been completed, livestock houses should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 17 June 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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