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Northern Ireland records rural crime worth £1.8m last year

The report also found that rural crime cost the UK an estimated £44.1m in 2024, down from £52.8m the previous year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 June 2025

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£1.8m worth of animals killed in UK dog attacks in 2024

£1.8m worth of animals killed in UK dog attacks in 2024

NEWS 16 April 2025

Survey finds 73% of sheep farmers experienced dog attacks

Survey finds 73% of sheep farmers experienced dog attacks

NEWS 24 February 2025

Virtual fencing could counteract dog attacks

Virtual fencing could counteract dog attacks

Virtual fencing could counteract dog attacks

NEWS 19 February 2025

Sheds and bales burned in arson attack on Kildare stud farm

Sheds and bales burned in arson attack on Kildare stud farm

Sheds and bales burned in arson attack on Kildare stud farm

NEWS 18 February 2025

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Dogs must be registered to NVPS to tackle sheep attacks

Dogs must be registered to NVPS to tackle sheep attacks

That’s according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) who want to make this a legal requirement with increased sanctions for owners who fail to comply.

NEWS 22 January 2025

‘Nature is a cruel master’

‘Nature is a cruel master’

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to some sheep farmers at the launch of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) 2025 No Dogs Allowed campaign in Wicklow on Monday.

NEWS 22 January 2025

IFA launches 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign to tackle sheep attacks

IFA launches 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign to tackle sheep attacks

IFA president Francie Gorman said dog owners have to be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets.

NEWS 22 January 2025

Dog control must fall under one department - Wicklow IFA

Dog control must fall under one department - Wicklow IFA

Thomas Byrne was speaking to the Irish Farmers Journal about three separate dog attacks that happened in the county in the last month.

NEWS 22 January 2025

ISPCA issues dog control warning during lambing

ISPCA issues dog control warning during lambing

Every year, the ISPCA receives reports that sheep have been injured or killed, with ewes miscarrying their lambs, due to being chased and attacked by uncontrolled dogs.

NEWS 22 January 2025

Sheep farmer creates survey on dog attacks

Sheep farmer creates survey on dog attacks

"We tried to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and move on, but, honestly, it’s been four times too many for us. We felt that we had to make meaningful change in some way," said Monahan.

NEWS 22 January 2025

Palestinian farmers continue to face huge challenges in West Bank

Palestinian farmers continue to face huge challenges in West Bank

Settler attacks can involve dozens of assailants at a time and see property damage, crop destruction, animal injuries or deaths, and attacks on people.

NEWS 22 January 2025

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Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

The average person living in a nursing home under the Fair Deal Scheme pays €362.10/week in fair deal fees and an additional €53 in nursing home service charges.

Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

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