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Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

Every farm family should understand how the Succession Act 1965 works.

L2 1 July 2026

Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

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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

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

'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

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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

‘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 1 April 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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