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Agri crime at record low, despite rising cost

The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland appears to be at odds with the number of incidents reported to police.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

Agri crime at record low, despite rising cost

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Wexford machinery dealer falls victim to €25,000 digger scam

Wexford machinery dealer falls victim to €25,000 digger scam

NEWS 26 May 2026

Spate of quad thefts in Roscommon

Spate of quad thefts in Roscommon

NEWS 7 May 2026

Adjournment to June for cattle rustling accused

Adjournment to June for cattle rustling accused

Adjournment to June for cattle rustling accused

NEWS 6 May 2026

Continuing bail for 32-year-old accused of cattle theft

Continuing bail for 32-year-old accused of cattle theft

Continuing bail for 32-year-old accused of cattle theft

NEWS 4 March 2026

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Department response to stolen sheep 'frustrating'

Department response to stolen sheep 'frustrating'

Denis O’Connor from the Clonkeen area of Killarney had 159 sheep stolen over a suspected three separate incidents in the months leading up to November 2025.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Strict bail conditions for man accused of Cork cattle thefts

Strict bail conditions for man accused of Cork cattle thefts

Gardaí told the court that Mr Dineen had admitted to “getting a kick” out of committing some of the offences.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

A 31-year-old man in west Cork has been remanded in custody to appear before Clonakilty District Court in two weeks’ time.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Man remains in custody over alleged cattle thefts

Man remains in custody over alleged cattle thefts

A man accused of cattle theft in west Cork has consented to being remanded in custody following a recent sitting of Bandon District Court. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Almost 1,300 cattle reported missing or stolen

Almost 1,300 cattle reported missing or stolen

Half of the cattle reported stolen so far this year were from herds in just two border counties.

MARKETS 27 November 2025

Man remanded in custody over alleged cattle thefts

Man remanded in custody over alleged cattle thefts

No bail application was made for a man accused of cattle theft in west Cork following a recent sitting of Clonakilty District Court.

NEWS 27 November 2025

Inside the Farmers Journal: bird flu, water quality and stolen cattle

Inside the Farmers Journal: bird flu, water quality and stolen cattle

This week, the team discusses another outbreak of bird flu, farming being unfairly blamed for water pollution, hear from a farmer whose cattle were stolen and talk to the Minister for Agriculture.

NEWS 27 November 2025

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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