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‘Small farmer’ accused of public order Ploughing offence granted legal aid

The accused's representation told Tullamore District Court that her client was a "small farmer" with a low weekly income during the hearing of a legal aid application.

NEWS 29 October 2026

‘Small farmer’ accused of public order Ploughing offence granted legal aid

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Muir has visited over 55 farms in NI

Muir has visited over 55 farms in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

NEWS 28 October 2026

Judge quashes planning for farm sheds over hedgerow removal

Judge quashes planning for farm sheds over hedgerow removal

Judge quashes planning for farm sheds over hedgerow removal

NEWS 27 October 2026

Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

NEWS 23 October 2026

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Macra warns High Court ruling on building rates is a threat for farm sheds

Macra warns High Court ruling on building rates is a threat for farm sheds

Macra has said that that essential agricultural and horticultural storage buildings must be protected from commercial rates.

NEWS 23 October 2026

Italian criminal groups managing EU agricultural subsidies brought before judge

Italian criminal groups managing EU agricultural subsidies brought before judge

The investigation was carried out between 2024 and 2025 and revealed that an agricultural assistance centre operating unlawfully was used to process applications to obtain the subsidies.

NEWS 22 October 2026

High Court rates ruling on potato and onion stores raises wider farm fears

High Court rates ruling on potato and onion stores raises wider farm fears

The High Court has found that potato and onion storage facilities are liable for rates.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Estranged wife seeks to freeze dairy farmer husband's assets after herd sale

Estranged wife seeks to freeze dairy farmer husband's assets after herd sale

In evidence, the wife told the court that her estranged husband “made a decision to sell the cows without telling anyone”. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 21 October 2026

'I will get you': Galway farmers' war of words in case involving missing dog

'I will get you': Galway farmers' war of words in case involving missing dog

A Gort District Court judge found a Galway farmer guilty of engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting words against a neighbouring farmer.

NEWS 19 October 2026

Mayo farmer to represent himself in upcoming animal welfare trial

Mayo farmer to represent himself in upcoming animal welfare trial

A trial relating to a major animal welfare case is set to commence next week. Jessica Thompson reports.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Lakeland Dairies 'reviewing judgement' in Northern Ireland dairy farmer case

Lakeland Dairies 'reviewing judgement' in Northern Ireland dairy farmer case

The dairy co-op declined to comment further, saying only that it is reviewing the judgement, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 30 September 2026

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