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Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Exploring tax considerations for succession and how contract rearing could offer a middle ground option.

L2 24 June 2026

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

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How to make construction appointments on farms

How to make construction appointments on farms

BUILDINGS 10 June 2026

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

NEWS 3 June 2026

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

L2 27 May 2026

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

NEWS 20 May 2026

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MLAs agree to close RHI scheme

MLAs agree to close RHI scheme

The long-running saga around the RHI scheme will soon be coming to a conclusion.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 March 2026

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

The bill aims to prohibit hunting wild mammals with dogs, as well as ban trail hunting and terrier work in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 March 2026

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

What is share farming? Key pros, cons and tax implications for landowners.

L2 26 March 2026

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

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 26 March 2026

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

Following a recent court ruling, let’s examine the legal responsibilities of stock owners and the role of farm insurance.

NEWS 26 March 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

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 26 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 26 March 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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