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Farm Infrastructure Events

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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.

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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

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