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

Michael Boyle completed most of the work himself on the four-bay suckler shed, with one winter's work already under its belt.

BUILDINGS 30 September 2026

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

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Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

BUILDINGS 16 September 2026

Getting ventilation right this autumn

Getting ventilation right this autumn

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

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

FARMER WRITES 5 September 2026

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

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

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

BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

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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 4 February 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 4 February 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 4 February 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 4 February 2026

Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

A yearling heifer didn’t figure out how to knock the lid off the feed tank after breaking out last week.

FARMER WRITES 4 February 2026

New owner sets out plan for 1,000-acre farm

New owner sets out plan for 1,000-acre farm

Eglinton Estate was previously owned by the late Earl Castle Stewart and was advertised for sale in June 2025.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Martin Merrick profiles a recently completed sheep shed on the farm of Roland Cassidy, with a high-end, bespoke finish done on the build.

BUILDINGS 4 February 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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