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Machinery
New regulation aims to halt the use of single-line brakes
Gary Abbott
Incoming EU code requires all new tractors registered from 1 January 2025 to be fitted with dual-line hydraulic brakes, even if fitted with air brakes.
4 December 2024 News
Department inspector has animal cruelty sentence reduced on appeal
Michael O’Reilly of Cois Maigh, Mogeely, Castlemartyr, Co Cork pleaded guilty in May 2024 to seven charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, 2013. David Forsythe reports.
1 December 2024 News
Farmer granted farm in court ordered to pay €350,000 legal costs
The longstanding case revolves around the plaintiff, Mr Naylor, challenging the last will of his late father Michael Hoare, who died in 2007.
Farmers must stick together on IHT battle
Collective action is important if farmers are to convince government that changes are required to IHT plans.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
MEP calls on Commission to rule out ‘split’ Mercosur deal
Michael McNamara has written to Ursula von der Leyen expressing concerns if the trade component of the deal was to be separated from the other parts of the agreement with the South American countries.
27 November 2024 News
Legal amendments to underpin urea ban
Changes to the Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters Regulations will provide legal basis for any restrictions on the use of unprotected urea.
20 November 2024 News
Legal: what will happen if we have no will in place?
There are a lot of consequences to not having a will in place, so get advice, writes Aisling Meehan.
13 November 2024 l2
Legal wrangling continues in Barne Estate row
Mr Justice Michael Twomey extended the limit to supply previously privileged documentation due to counsel for Magnier having to read through 2,000 documents.
13 November 2024 News
Court orders Magnier to disclose documents in Barne Estate row
The Coolmore boss had claimed legal privilege over 10 documents in his case against the defendants, Barne Estate Limited, Richard Thomson Moore and associated companies.
7 November 2024 News
Hereford society spend £77,000-plus to remove NI members
David Wright explores the issues behind a decision to remove two NI breeders from the ruling council of the Hereford Cattle Society.
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Up to £3m tax relief for jointly owned farms
Peter McCann looks at the various issues for farmers arising from last week's UK autumn budget.
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Legal Advice: why was he passed over for the permanent post?
Is an employer entitled to pass over an employee on a temporary contract for a permanent position?
30 October 2024 News