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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

MLAs agree to close RHI scheme

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Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

L2 13 May 2026

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

CONSUMER 15 April 2026

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

NEWS 1 April 2026

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‘I have not wilfully caused harm to any animal,’ jailed farmer tells court

‘I have not wilfully caused harm to any animal,’ jailed farmer tells court

A dairy farmer jailed for failing to follow his bail conditions told the court that he believes he did not wilfully caused harm to animals in his herd.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

A dairy farmer accused of several charges of animal neglect was jailed pending trial on Thursday.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Cost of protest action

Cost of protest action

The Dealer is sure the IFA's recent protest was a costly couple of weeks for all involved.

DEALER 4 March 2026

Should we transfer the family farm early despite concerns?

Should we transfer the family farm early despite concerns?

Thinking of transferring the farm early – but could it create tax problems? Here’s what you need to know.

L2 4 March 2026

Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

A dairy farmer accused of animal welfare breaches has been given two weeks to respond to papers that could see him jailed, pending trial.

NEWS 4 March 2026

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

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

A man accused of a number of cattle rustling incidents in west Cork has been remanded on continuing bail.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

Part two: from interest charges on late repayments to who qualifies for a deferral of a nursing home loan.

L2 4 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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