The first thing to consider when thinking about constructing a new farm building is how the investment fits in with your farm. It is a big investment, so you need to have a reason for building. Will it help improve productivity, animal health and welfare or overall returns? Will it help with the efficiency? Is it a replacement for an existing building or added space? It would be a good idea to Spend some time thinking about these issues before you get into the detail of what you need. your needs Once you have decided what you need from the new building, think about how it is going to be used, the level of flexibility you require from it and how long you expect it to last. This will impact what materials you would need to use. a building designed to house dairy cows, will need to be very different from one used for hay or grain storage. Think about the future Do you need a general-purpose building which can be adapted to different uses at different ti...
