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Machinery
US Federal Trade Commission takes John Deere to court over right to repair
Peter Thomas Keaveney
The US Federal Trade Commission has issued legal proceedings against John Deere, alleging it is unlawfully increasing repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorised dealer network.
29 January 2025 Northern Ireland
DAERA powerless on livestock moves since 2021
Legislation to enforce rules around animal movements has not been in place since 2021
29 January 2025 News
ISPCA issues dog control warning during lambing
Every year, the ISPCA receives reports that sheep have been injured or killed, with ewes miscarrying their lambs, due to being chased and attacked by uncontrolled dogs.
DAERA vets with no legal power since 2021
The relevant legislation in NI has not been updated to reference EU animal health law.
23 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Legal advice: can I add my daughter to my herd number?
Putting a child’s name on a herd number can have unintended consequences, writes Aisling Meehan.
22 January 2025 Consumer
Independent TD calls for legislation review for trespass on farmland
Offaly deputy Carol Nolan said she is engaging with the Office of the Parliamentary Legal Advisor within the Oireachtas as part of her intention to initiate the review.
13 January 2025 News
Legal: how to make a complaint to the Agri-Food Regulator
There are 10 circumstances in which you can make a complaint, writes Aisling Meehan.
8 January 2025 News
Letter about the importance of setting up an enduring power of attorney
"An enduring power of attorney" - Áine Flynn, Director, Decision Support Service
18 December 2024 Letters
Legal: how do I set up enduring power of attorney?
This week a reader asks about enduring power of attorney, writes Aishling Meehan.
11 December 2024 News
New regulation aims to halt the use of single-line brakes
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.
4 December 2024 News
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