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Public shows support for £50,000 pollution fine

The vast majority of respondents to a DAERA consultation believe fines for water pollution should be increased.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Public shows support for £50,000 pollution fine

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Unlimited fines for dog attacks

Unlimited fines for dog attacks

DEALER 18 March 2026

Three farmers named on latest tax defaulters' list

Three farmers named on latest tax defaulters' list

NEWS 11 March 2026

Man fined for illegal movement of cattle across border

Man fined for illegal movement of cattle across border

Man fined for illegal movement of cattle across border

NEWS 27 November 2025

Two-thirds of fines against dog owners are being left unpaid

Two-thirds of fines against dog owners are being left unpaid

Two-thirds of fines against dog owners are being left unpaid

NEWS 19 November 2025

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Review panel want new environment regulator

Review panel want new environment regulator

A review group has concluded that an independent environmental protection agency should be established in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 July 2025

Warning over reviewing operating structure in Ireland

Warning over reviewing operating structure in Ireland

A change in the criteria that determine whether a worker is an employee or self-employed could impact farmers and agri-businesses with part-time or seasonal workers.

NEWS 18 July 2025

Farmer jailed for failing to TB test cattle

Farmer jailed for failing to TB test cattle

The farmer was jailed for five months for failing to TB test his cattle and fined €6,000 for failing to dispose of carcases on his land.

NEWS 18 July 2025

Cork Marts fined for animal welfare breaches

Cork Marts fined for animal welfare breaches

Coming to her decision, the judge took into account the fact that Cork Marts had no previous convictions since it was established in 1956 and an early guilty plea.

NEWS 18 July 2025

Over 900 penalties for NI farms in 2024

Over 900 penalties for NI farms in 2024

The vast bulk cross compliance checks continue to be conducted on farms that are already seen by DAERA as being at risk of breaking the rules.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 July 2025

Ragwort thriving in Leinster House

Ragwort thriving in Leinster House

Concerns have been raised about the growth of the weed and calls for immediate enforcement and public awareness about its presence on motorways, farmland, and urban estates.

DEALER 18 July 2025

Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

This figure comes from the HSA’s 2024 annual report which showed that the authority conducted 11,600 workplace inspections and investigations across all economic sectors.

FARM SAFETY 18 July 2025

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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