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‘White van’ imports intercepted at NI ports

Over 8t of 'high risk' products were seized and destroyed at NI ports by DAERA officers in 2025

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

‘White van’ imports intercepted at NI ports

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Legal: why every farm family should have a will

Legal: why every farm family should have a will

L2 22 July 2026

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

NEWS 17 July 2026

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

L2 8 July 2026

Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

L2 1 July 2026

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Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Exploring tax considerations for succession and how contract rearing could offer a middle ground option.

L2 13 May 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

How to make construction appointments on farms

Nearly all farm projects require appointments to be made regarding risks of health and safety, with the farmer responsible for making these appointments writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 13 May 2026

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

The accused also faces charges relating to carcass disposal and tagging issues including an alleged failure to ensure livestock were identified by ear tags. Dara Bradley report.

NEWS 13 May 2026

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

Many family farms operate informally under joint herd numbers without clear legal agreements.

L2 13 May 2026

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

There are 22 individuals currently under investigation for allegedly agreeing to allow fraudulent funding applications to be submitted in their names in exchange for commissions.

NEWS 13 May 2026

MLAs agree to close RHI scheme

MLAs agree to close RHI scheme

The long-running saga around the RHI scheme will soon be coming to a conclusion.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

The bill aims to prohibit hunting wild mammals with dogs, as well as ban trail hunting and terrier work in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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