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Labelling of organic imports must comply with EU law, court rules

It comes after German drinks manufacturer, Herbaria, was ordered to remove the EU organic production logo, known as ‘inter alia’, from one of its beverages.

7 October 2024 NEWS
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Farmer found guilty of assaulting minister in cow dung case

Judge Gabbett said that he “must convict” Joseph Baldwin of the assault and the public order offences. Gordon Deegan reports.

2 October 2024 NEWS
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No compensation for farm worker due to loss of overtime

The case relating to a farm worker with 40 years’ service at a research facility, whose overtime was partly stopped was heard at the WRC.

25 September 2024 NEWS

MEP proposes 20% stamp duty rate to deter those building up 'huge land banks'

The change proposed by MEP Michael McNamara would apply to any land acquisition by persons who already own, directly or indirectly, 400ha of land.

24 September 2024 NEWS

Students shouldn't be forced abroad to study veterinary - Maria Walsh

The new courses in SETU and ATU are expected to result in an additional 80 vet graduates per year.

21 September 2024 NEWS

'Merchants hung out to dry on medicines bill' - ILMA

Adam Woods speaks to Offaly merchant Ollie Ryan about the signing into law of the new veterinary medicines bill.

12 September 2024 NEWS
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Legal challenge to English badger cull

Another legal challenge has been launched in England against badger culling

14 August 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Fertiliser samples out of spec

The Department tested 192 samples of fertiliser for compliance with product quality standards last year.

7 August 2024 NEWS
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NI pigs and poultry not caught in new EU law

Changes made to an EU industrial emissions directive do not apply to the farming sector in NI.

31 July 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND