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Magnier and Thomson Moore in court for Barne case, but no evidence heard
Anne O'Donoghue
Both John Magnier, as well as husband and wife Richard Thomson Moore and Anna Thomson Moore, were in the High Court for what was scheduled to be the first day of the hearing.
5 March 2025 News
Hemp industry needs to grow to be taken seriously
Cooperative chair Robert Johnson spoke about the issues facing the sector at the Industrial Hemp Conference hosted by Teagasc.
5 March 2025 l2
Legal Advice: our neighbour refuses to top their large trees
Who pays for repair costs when a tree falls and damages adjoining property?
Legal query: can I stop drones taking photos of my property?
The legal implications on flying drones over private property and your rights.
19 February 2025 Consumer
Virtual fencing could counteract dog attacks
Research by Britain’s Department of Environment found that escapes were reported mostly due to exceptional events, such as trespass, dogs, low-ying aircraft, thunder, lightning or unfamiliar vehicles.
19 February 2025 News
More details on much-anticipated heat obligation
The viability of Ireland’s emerging anaerobic digestion sector lies on the introduction of a new legal obligation to buy the biomethane, three to four times more expensive than wholesale natural gas.
19 February 2025 Renewables
What can producer organisations do for Irish farmers in the future?
Given the official recognition of a number of producer organisations (POs) in Ireland of late, how did these groups come about and what they can provide to farmers.
12 February 2025 Feature
Understanding how business structures influence land purchases
It is crucial to understand how your business structure impacts your decision when purchasing land.
What to consider when building on the farm
The legal and practical aspects to consider when building or renovating, writes Aisling Meehan.
5 February 2025 Consumer
US Federal Trade Commission takes John Deere to court over right to repair
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 News
DAERA powerless on livestock moves since 2021
Legislation to enforce rules around animal movements has not been in place since 2021
29 January 2025 Northern Ireland
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.
29 January 2025 News