Farm Infrastructure Events
The recent improved income potential from dairy farming, new 60% grant on slurry storage and changing requirements for storage under the nitrates directive, have led to increased interest in improving farm infrastructure.
A series of events will provide farmers with valuable information on good farmyard design. The events will focus on slurry management, nitrates compliance, water quality, and the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS).
Topics to be covered:
- Milking Parlour, Holding Yard, and Drafting
Focus on cow flow, drafting efficiency, and management of dairy washings. - Cubicle Shed
Insights on cubicle shed design, scraper options, slurry storage requirements, and details on the new grant. - Calving and Calf Shed
Advice on space allocation and ways to improve labour efficiency.
Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more as to what to expect at the events in the short clip below.
Dates and locations of farm infrastructure events
Wexford
22th July – 11am – Patrick, Carmel & John Banville, Barry’s Cross, Taghmon, Wexford. Y35 RK80
Donegal
23rd July – 11am – Charles Crawford, Alt Lower, Castlefin, Lifford, Donegal. F93 Y738
Cavan
23rd July – 11.30am – David Williamson, Dunena, Baileborough, Cavan. A82 Y338
Offaly
23rd July – 11am – Eamonn & Majella Dooley, Annaghmore, Kinnitty, Birr, Offaly. R42 RD42
Louth
24th July – 11.30am – James McArdle, Summerhill, Louth, Dundalk. Co. Louth. AP1 K067
Limerick
29th July – 11am – John Ryan, Mitchelstowndown, Knocklong, Limerick. V35 NF83
Kildare
31st July – 11am – Joe & Kevin Doran, Avondale, Donadea, Naas, Kildare. W91 DH99
Wicklow
14th Aug – 11am – Paul Grace, Uppertown, Dunlavin, Wicklow. W91NX40
Meath
2nd Sept – 11.30am – David & Alan McDonnell, Croboy, Hill of Down, Meath. A83PA61
Cork
11th Sept – 11am – Patrick A McCarthy, Sarue, Reenascreena, Rosscarbery, Cork. P85 KN22
Previous Events
Farm Buildings Seminars
Teagasc and the Irish Farm Buildings Association held a series of Farm Buildings Seminars in April 2025.
The main presentations can be viewed below:
- Farm Building Specifications (pdf) – Dr Robert Leonard, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM)
- Responsibilities of the farmer in relation to safety for a building project (pdf) – Ciaran Roche, FBD
- Improvements in the standard of farm buildings, TAMS & Project Management (pdf) – Tom Fallon, Teagasc
- Essential Health and safety Requirements for PSCS Contractors working on a Building/Renovation Project(pdf) Breda Colgan