Rural Life
Farm worker with cows to milk begs judge not to send him to jail
A farm worker in Co. Clare has reportedly begged a judge not to send him to jail as he has...
Court
N.Ireland
Barn dance catfight ends in assault conviction
Two Co. Down women ended up in court after a barn dance catfight resulted in one woman receiving facial injuries....
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined for 'intimidating' drivers with flashing beacon in car
A farmer who had a flashing beacon on the dashboard of his car as he drove in an “intimidating” way...
N.Ireland
Father and sons avoid jail after baling and storing waste on their farm
A father and his two sons from Co. Derry were given suspended prison sentences after more than 5,000t of waste...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined after vet had to put down animals during inspection
A Co. Down farmer has been fined more than £5,000 after a vet had to euthanise a cow, a sheep and...
N.Ireland
Fermanagh farmer fined for incorrect records caught after avoiding TB tests
A Co. Fermanagh farmer convicted of failing to notify the deaths of nine cattle was caught after he avoided two...
Other
Bench warrant issued for farmer who previously sued the Minister for Agriculture
A bench warrant has recently been issued for a farmer in Co. Tipperary – who previously sued the Department of...
N.Ireland
Court forces fuel-laundering farmer to pay back £15,500
A Crossmaglen farmer involved in fuel laundering has had £15,571 (€17,518) confiscated in court after 127t of domestic and commercial waste...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Farmer who took on 'hunt saboteurs' acquitted in court
A Newtownards farmer, accused of “wildly attacking” a group of fox hunting protestors on his land, has been acquitted of...
Rural Life
Chemist charged with oversupplying animal medication fined
A chemist in Co. Mayo was recently convicted on one charge, of the 34 brought against him, in relation to...
Rural Life
Van driver cleared of careless driving following collision with a tractor
A van driver in Co. Limerick has been cleared of careless driving following a collision with a tractor and slurry...
Rural Life
Man who falsely claimed benefits has cash stripped from farm assist payment
A man who worked for a fertiliser manufacturer for a year has been fined after claiming €9,024 in illegal social...
Rural Life
Young farmer snubs court date in favour of silage
A 21-year-old farmer faced with a number of motoring offences recently decided to snub his court date in order to...
Rural Life
Farmer in the midlands found not guilty of possessing a stolen tractor
A farmer in the midlands has been found not guilty of possessing a stolen tractor in court recently, the Leinster...
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
N.Ireland
Farmer fined for numerous animal welfare offences
A farmer was recently convicted and fined in Newry Magistrates’ Court in Co. Down for a variety of animal welfare...
Rural Life
Court injunction halts removal of senior figure within the ICSA
A temporary High Court injunction against the ICSA has reportedly put a halt to the removal of a senior figure within...
Rural Life
50 prosecutions this year under new Animal Health laws
There have been 50 prosecutions under the Animal Health and Welfare Act to date this year, the Minister for Agriculture,...
Agri Politics
Commission takes Germany to court over nitrates causing water pollution
Germany has been referred to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to take stronger measures to combat water...