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Adherence to ID rules is vital in farm inspections

Discrepancies in movement documentation/records and lost tags are a significant contributor to issues and possible penalties in cross-compliance inspections.

NEWS 29 November 2025

Adherence to ID rules is vital in farm inspections

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Dempsey at Large: ingredients for EU food and drink exports

Dempsey at Large: ingredients for EU food and drink exports

VIEWPOINTS 26 November 2025

Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 November 2025

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

New NI farm standards good to go in 2026

New NI farm standards good to go in 2026

New NI farm standards good to go in 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 November 2025

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DAERA clarifies position on landscape penalties

DAERA clarifies position on landscape penalties

An anomaly has previously existed under the cross-compliance regime in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

Idea is right but location of Ballymackey AD plant is wrong - Lowry

Idea is right but location of Ballymackey AD plant is wrong - Lowry

Independent TD Michael Lowry described the concerns raised by locals on the night as "heartfelt, genuine and sincere".

NEWS 1 October 2025

Important compliance for Beef Welfare Scheme 2025

Important compliance for Beef Welfare Scheme 2025

Farmers who have received a request from the Department under the 2025 Beef Welfare Scheme to return documents, should comply with the request by the date on the letter.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Penalties apply to 'all schemes', states DAERA

Penalties apply to 'all schemes', states DAERA

The DAERA penalty matrix will apply across all schemes under the new Sustainable Agriculture Programme.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 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 1 October 2025

Back to school for rule-breaking farmers

Back to school for rule-breaking farmers

NI farmers will have to complete online training, even if it a low-level offence.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

Over 100 livestock attacks reported in NI

Over 100 livestock attacks reported in NI

In the 2024/25 financial year, authorities investigated 115 incidents of livestock worrying across NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

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