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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

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

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Early harvest continues with wheat, rye and spring barley

Early harvest continues with wheat, rye and spring barley

NEWS 29 July 2026

Safety when replacing concrete slats

Safety when replacing concrete slats

FARM SAFETY 11 July 2026

Last chance for ACRES I farmers to apply for NPIs

Last chance for ACRES I farmers to apply for NPIs

Last chance for ACRES I farmers to apply for NPIs

SCHEMES 8 July 2026

Sticking to specs with your TAMS meal bin

Sticking to specs with your TAMS meal bin

Sticking to specs with your TAMS meal bin

INFRASTRUCTURE 3 June 2026

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Ticking TAMS box for cattle crushes

Ticking TAMS box for cattle crushes

With mobile cattle handling among the more popular items under TAMS III, Martin Merrick looks at what spec yours needs to be to qualify.

BUILDINGS 29 October 2025

New breed bonus structure from Irish Hereford Prime and ABP

New breed bonus structure from Irish Hereford Prime and ABP

Producer group members can now receive an additional bonus of up to 10c/kg from ABP if they meet specific new sustainability and animal genetic specifications.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Kit sheds can be a good value-for-money option, though specifications and quality should be thoroughly checked before purchasing.

BUILDINGS 29 October 2025

Specifications on re-roofing grant announced

Specifications on re-roofing grant announced

Farmers have been asking for months as to what the re-roofing grant for farm buildings will look like, with the scheme launched two weeks ago.

BUILDINGS 29 October 2025

Sympathetic restoration keeps Meath courtyard intact

Sympathetic restoration keeps Meath courtyard intact

Martin Merrick details some of the work completed by John Plunkett on traditional outbuildings in the courtyard of his beef farm.

BUILDINGS 29 October 2025

Pricing fencing and paddock sizes for sheep

Pricing fencing and paddock sizes for sheep

Adequate fencing is a basic necessity for sheep farms, to prevent increased labour and headaches, writes Martin Merrick.

SHEEP HANDLING 29 October 2025

Updates added to DAFM specs for mobile sheep handling and pig housing

Updates added to DAFM specs for mobile sheep handling and pig housing

Martin Merrick outlines some changes to the Department specifications that may affect those looking at purchasing under TAMS.

BUILDINGS 29 October 2025

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