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69 farmers cited for 'inappropriately' spreading slurry

Sixty-eight of the 69 farmers identified received direct payment penalties as a consequence of their actions.

NEWS 18 February 2026

69 farmers cited for 'inappropriately' spreading slurry

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New rules and penalties for NI farmers in 2026

New rules and penalties for NI farmers in 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 December 2025

Clarity on conditions for new farm payment

Clarity on conditions for new farm payment

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Five farmers named on latest list of tax defaulters

Five farmers named on latest list of tax defaulters

Five farmers named on latest list of tax defaulters

NEWS 9 December 2025

Adherence to ID rules is vital in farm inspections

Adherence to ID rules is vital in farm inspections

Adherence to ID rules is vital in farm inspections

NEWS 29 November 2025

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Dempsey at Large: ingredients for EU food and drink exports

Dempsey at Large: ingredients for EU food and drink exports

It’s hard to see the unwinding of the Mercosur deal, but we should at least press for food and drink sold within the EU and exported under an EU label to be made from EU ingredients.

VIEWPOINTS 29 October 2025

Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

Just two farmers appeal GAEC 2 land rules

New cross compliance rules controversial with farming organisations have not seen major interest in farmer appeals.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 29 October 2025

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

More than half of all dogs in local authority pounds have no microchip, and some of those that have been chipped are not registered to any database, rendering the microchip useless.

VIEWPOINTS 29 October 2025

New NI farm standards good to go in 2026

New NI farm standards good to go in 2026

A new set of farm standards in NI replace the current system of cross compliance

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 October 2025

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 29 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 29 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 29 October 2025

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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