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Will climate fines shift bioeconomy proposals out of the aspirational?

The report pressed multiple buttons that were guaranteed to prompt an immediate and generally hostile response from the farm sector.

DEALER 2 September 2026

Will climate fines shift bioeconomy proposals out of the aspirational?

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Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

LETTERS 19 August 2026

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

NEWS 17 July 2026

Is farming carrying the climate can for others?

Is farming carrying the climate can for others?

Is farming carrying the climate can for others?

DEALER 17 June 2026

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

Farmer a 'pariah' in community after large amounts of dead calves found on farm

NEWS 6 May 2026

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Landowner fined €3,900 for not replanting trees in Galway SAC

Landowner fined €3,900 for not replanting trees in Galway SAC

Landowner told the court that he bought the lands as development lands and he was not aware that the lands were included in an SAC. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Public shows support for £50,000 pollution fine

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 22 October 2025

Unlimited fines for dog attacks

Unlimited fines for dog attacks

The Dealer spotted new laws in place across the water when it comes to livestock worrying.

DEALER 22 October 2025

Three farmers named on latest tax defaulters' list

Three farmers named on latest tax defaulters' list

Farmers named on the most recent list are from counties Cork and Cavan.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Man fined for illegal movement of cattle across border

Man fined for illegal movement of cattle across border

A previous court sitting heard that cattle, which were moved from Donegal to Fermanagh, "disappeared with no trace". Siobhán McNamara reports.

NEWS 22 October 2025

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

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

Just over 1,760 fines were handed out in 2024 and just 600 of them have been paid to date.

NEWS 22 October 2025

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 22 October 2025

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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