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Rural homes could be searched for turf under new law
Rachel Donovan
Laois-Offaly TD Carol Nolan has said that this proposed "turf terrorists" law should never see the light of day.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Total farm penalties rise again in NI
Rules related to nitrates has overtaken cattle ID as the most common cause of farm penalties in Northern Ireland. Peter McCann reports.
17 July 2024 News
Farmers win almost half of appeals against Department
Some 624 Department of Agriculture scheme decisions were challenged by farmers in 2023.
Muir digs in on 5ha claim area
Minister Muir dismissed the argument that small farms should be allowed to claim the new Farm Sustainability Payment as it can help with getting planning permission.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Reversing 15% penalty cap changes nothing
Minister Muir has said he is going to reverse a decision taken by his predecessor, Edwin Poots
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Fines and CAP penalties for unregistered fertiliser imports
Farmers who fail to comply with the new fertiliser database rules could incur fines of €5,000 and 100% penalties on CAP payments.
26 June 2024 News
Muir beefs up NIEA enforcement team
Savings have been found within DAERA to help fund additional NIEA posts.
12 June 2024 Northern Ireland
INHFA survey highlights concerns regarding fertiliser regulations
Just 27% of farmers polled for the INHFA survey described themselves as “very aware” of the new rules.
9 June 2024 News
Older farmers to benefit from capital gains tax changes
But the new regime could have serious implications for the inter-generational transfer of successful family-owned agribusinesses.
22 May 2024 News
Government to launch major review of wildlife legislation in summer
An extensive public consultation on the review of Ireland’s wildlife legislation is to open in mid-June.
20 May 2024 Climate and environment
Lakeland to move to milk solids payment
NI's largest co-op is to gradually implementing the changes over the next two years. David Wright and Kieran Mailey report.
15 May 2024 Northern Ireland
News Podcast: TB, septic tank inspections and fertiliser penalties
The latest farming news from TB herd incidence and septic tank inspections to potential penalties facing farmers who exceed their phosphorus levels.
10 May 2024 News