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Should I add my name to a family herd number?

Forming a farm partnership or adding a name to the family herd number. Here are the key options to consider.

CONSUMER 15 April 2026

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

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When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

NEWS 1 April 2026

‘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

NEWS 1 April 2026

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

NEWS 26 March 2026

Cost of protest action

Cost of protest action

Cost of protest action

DEALER 18 March 2026

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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 11 February 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 11 February 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 11 February 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 11 February 2026

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

Long-running battle for Barne Estate ends with the Coolmore side deciding not to appeal High Court ruling on the trophy property.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

For the first time, the Supreme Court has clarified the implications of climate legislation on planning decisions and development plans, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

The EU could temporarily suspend tariff preferences on agricultural imports from the Mercosur countries if a surge in imports harms EU producers.

NEWS 11 February 2026

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Building the future herd right from day one

Ger Collins farms outside Milford, with his sons, Charlie and Rowan. They milk 80 Holstein Friesian cows in a spring-calving system focused on efficiency, animal health and long-term sustainability.

Building the future herd right from day one

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