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Legal amendments to underpin urea ban
Declan O’Brien
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.
13 November 2024 l2
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 News
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.
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
Laws of the land market: how Ireland compares to Europe
Caitríona Morrissey and Declan O'Brien examine the control of land sales in Europe, including some states that dictate minimum and maximum prices, and who can buy.
23 October 2024 News
Legal case leads to RHI sanctions being lifted
The development comes after a successful legal challenge by local lorry and machinery dealership Dennison Commercials Ltd.
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Court rules in favour of plant-based 'burgers'
Protéines France, the European Vegetarian Union, the Vegetarian Association of France and the company Beyond Meat Inc are contesting a decree adopted by the French government.
7 October 2024 News
Legal: joint herd number or registered farm partnership?
Here are the pros and cons of entering a joint herd number or registered farm partnership, writes Ashling Meehan.
2 October 2024 News
World News Day: choosing truth is essential for farmers
Irish Farmers Journal editor Jack Kennedy writes about World News Day and why truth matters.
28 September 2024 Editorial