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Ireland’s largest fuel supplier snaps up solar PV company AEI
Stephen Robb
Alternative Energy Ireland was acquired for an unknown sum and has grown to become a significant supplier of solar PV technology to the agricultural industry
10 May 2023 Buildings
Tidy TAMS three-bay slatted shed for €35,400
This Mayo farmer used TAMS II aid to build a three-bay suckler shed with a creep and crush.
26 April 2023 Infrastructure
Automated feeding and ventilation in Kerry
Dairy farmer Noel O’Connor took the opportunity of being depopulated for TB to focus on calf accommodation for his north Kerry farm.
Dealing with delayed turnout on beef farms
Kieran Mailey takes a look at some tips for dealing with delayed turnout this week.
29 March 2023 Management
Five tips to managing cows and calves until turnout
Wet conditions are expected to continue into next week, delaying plans to turn spring calving cows and calves out to grass on many farms.
18 March 2023 Management
What makes a good livestock building?
There are several reasons a livestock building does or doesn't work. Here are some top tips to improve your building.
22 February 2023 Buildings
Solar panels among wide range of renewable tech in new TAMS
Grant aid of between 40-60% will be available for a range of renewable energy systems under the new TAMS.
22 February 2023 News
Designing a calf shed: the key factors
Having correct housing for calves is one of the key elements in reducing calf mortality and driving daily liveweight gain.
25 January 2023 Calves
Health benefits coupled with flexibility in Buitalaar units
Buitalaar is seeing increasing demand for its High Health calf units, as farmers seek to secure purpose-built accommodation for their calves.
25 January 2023 Calves
Ramping up calf accommodation and feed equipment in Cork
As cow numbers increased and calf exports come under pressure, Ben Murphy decided to future-proof his farm with a high-spec calf shed with automatic feeders.
18 January 2023 Calves
Ticking all the right boxes when housing sheep
The end of the calendar year spells the end of the grazing season for mid-season flocks.
4 January 2023 Buildings