Rural Life
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has told Agriland that some 144 cattle were reported as stolen in 2024.
N.Ireland
The president of a farmers' lobby group has said: "It's not one or two cattle now, they're taking the cattle in lorry loads."
Gardaí have arrested a 34-year-old man, in connection with an investigation into the theft of €100,000 worth of livestock
A man that was arrested yesterday (October 2) in connection with a livestock theft to the value of €100,000 has been released without charge, a Garda spokesperson has said.
Agri-Business
The past week has seen a spate of cattle thefts in the Monaghan area.
Roscommon Gardai are appealing for information after the theft of a number of cattle near Castlerea recently.
