Law
Phelim O'Neill on 05 May 2021
Neither UTP nor minimum price legislation alone works for farmers
France are moving towards minimum price legislation but there are difficulties staying within EU law and it only applies to product for sale in domestic market.
Niall Hurson on 28 Apr 2021
Unfair trading practices takes step closer to becoming law
The regulation follows the launch of a public consultation on a National Food Ombudsman.
David Wright on 21 Apr 2021
DAERA consider options for 100+ historic appeals
In over 100 appeal cases since 2005, DAERA did not accept the recommendations made by an Independent Panel
Niall Hurson on 14 Apr 2021
Man found guilty of dumping in protected bog ordered to pay €18,810
An estimated combined total of 100 truckloads of soil were dumped in the protected bog during the spring of 2020.
Niall Hurson on 12 Apr 2021
High court orders former directors of North South Pig Company to pay €1.8m
A former director told the Irish Farmers Journal that an appeal will be lodged against the court ruling.
David Wright on 31 Mar 2021
Stormont Agriculture Committee backs Poots on appeals
The chair of the Committee, Declan McAleer has written to the Minister expressing support for a new appeal process in NI
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
No review of consumption-based emissions until at least 2022
Calculating emissions on a consumption basis would take into account the amount of emissions associated with trade.
Aisling Meehan on 20 Mar 2021
Land Report: everything you need to know on buying or selling land
There are plenty of decisions to be made when buying or selling land. Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan outlines everything you need to know to ensure the process is as smooth as possible.
David Wright on 19 Mar 2021
UFU welcomes Poots decision on appeals
The final decision on an appeal made by a farmer is to be taken by Minister Poots.
Amy Forde on 19 Mar 2021
Animal medicines should be labelled in English and Irish, EU court rules
In its ruling on St Patrick’s Day, the court ruled that Ireland failed to comply with the EU directive and must take remedial steps to label veterinary medicines in both languages.
David Wright on 17 Mar 2021
ACA and NIAPA give views on appeals
The Stormont Agriculture Committee is currently conducting a mini inquiry into the DAERA appeal process for area based schemes
David Wright on 10 Mar 2021
DAERA tied up in red tape at NI ports
More documentary checks on goods are being done at NI ports than any other individual country in Europe
David Wright on 03 Mar 2021
Tight timeframe for NI Climate Change Bill
The bill was due to come into law before the end of the current Stormont mandate in March 2022
David Wright on 17 Feb 2021
Arguments put forward for Supreme Appeal Panel
Two main arguments have been put as to why a Supreme Panel should have the final say in appeals made against DAERA decisions.
David Wright on 10 Feb 2021
Issues to be resolved in new appeal process
DAERA officials are working on drafting legislation for a new farmer appeals process in NI.
Contributor on 03 Feb 2021
February focuses on sexual health
For the month of February, the Macra na Feirme’s Rural Youth Calendar is focusing on sexual health.
David Wright on 20 Jan 2021
Ag committee to consider Farm Welfare Bill
If brought into law the Bill would require processors to pay farmers a minimum price for produce.
David Wright on 20 Jan 2021
MLAs to probe DAERA review process
Under current legislation DAERA officials can overrule appeal recommendations made by an Independent Panel
David Wright on 13 Jan 2021
Challenge put to MLAs on appeals process
Three options have been put to MLAs on the Stormont Agriculture committee.
Niall Hurson on 12 Jan 2021
Kerry farmer fined €4,000 for damage to spawning beds
Heavy machinery tracks were recorded across the riverbed, the protected spawning gravels and on both banks.