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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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