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Beef
Court rules in favour of plant-based 'burgers'
James Hanly
Protéines France, the European Vegetarian Union, the Vegetarian Association of France and the company Beyond Meat Inc are contesting a decree adopted by the French government.
2 October 2024 News
Legal: joint herd number or registered farm partnership?
Here are the pros and cons of entering a joint herd number or registered farm partnership, writes Ashling Meehan.
28 September 2024 Editorial
World News Day: choosing truth is essential for farmers
Irish Farmers Journal editor Jack Kennedy writes about World News Day and why truth matters.
Legal: if there is a liability – who has to pay the family debt?
When someone dies and leaves a debt, what can the will tell us about who has to pay? Aisling Meegan answers your queries.
18 September 2024 l2
Legal aspects of planting land
When making a decision to plant land, land owners need to be aware of legal obligations including the permanent change of use of land and the obligation to replant, writes Aisling Meehan.
4 September 2024 Consumer
HSA launches inspection campaign for working at heights on farms
The HSA said the main hazards when working at height are falls from ladders, unprotected edges of roofs and falls through fragile roof materials.
1 September 2024 News
Land tax on farmland is unfair, says Chambers
Minister Chambers added that his sole objective is to bring a solution forward which ensures that active farmers are not liable for this tax and that land hoarders are taxed.
28 August 2024 News
Judge cites Father Ted in High Court row over Westmeath land
A dispute between five Westmeath brothers over the estate of their mother, the late Mary Conway ended up in the High Court.
21 August 2024 News
Legal query: road to be taken in charge by local authority
When the owners and users of a laneway want the county council to take over responsiblity for a road, an uncooperative owner can make the process difficult. Aisling Meehan sets out the legal options.
21 August 2024 Consumer
Teagasc to host succession clinics in October
The clinics are designed to help farm families through the process of and all aspects that need to be considered when transferring the family farm.
19 August 2024 News
Legal challenge to English badger cull
Another legal challenge has been launched in England against badger culling
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Kerry Co-op brings in the big guns for arbitration resolution
Fresh legal representation engaged by co-op to resolve arbitration roadblock.
14 August 2024 News