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What happens the farm after a sudden death?

What to do if your farming spouse dies suddenly and how best to set yourself up to cope with a sudden bereavement.

L2 8 July 2026

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

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Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

L2 1 July 2026

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

L2 24 June 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

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

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

NEWS 3 June 2026

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

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

Many family farms operate informally under joint herd numbers without clear legal agreements.

L2 1 April 2026

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

Investigation into €3.5m young farmer fraud in Romania

There are 22 individuals currently under investigation for allegedly agreeing to allow fraudulent funding applications to be submitted in their names in exchange for commissions.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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 1 April 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 1 April 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 1 April 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 1 April 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 1 April 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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