Recent cases demonstrate that the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 is being enforced and taken very seriously by the courts.
Recently, Co Cork pig farmer Rory O’Brien was sentenced to 18 months in prison by Judge Sean Ó Donnabhain in […]
Each year, there is a huge amount of interest and queries in relation to succession and the transfer of the family farm.
Sometimes, there are cases whereby one or both of the parties are nearing the age of 35 or 66 […]
Making a ‘home made’ will is a little like DIY, says Karen Walsh.
We all have a little knowledge on how to go about it, but we never really get it completely right, do we?
More than ever before, people have accumulated significant […]
Here are 10 employment laws which every employer farmer should know.
An employer is obliged to provide an employee with a statement in writing no later than two months after the commencement of employment containing certain information such as […]
Why do farmers farm, given the economic adversities and difficulties? The answer is, love. Farmers farm for the love of farming, says Karen Walsh.
Farmers farm because they love working outdoors in the presence of nature and animals.
Farmers farm because they love […]
You have certain responsibilities to prevent accidents on and off your farm, and must be particularly vigilant now, when the farm is a hive of activity.
The sun is out, school holidays are approaching, silage is being cut, and children want […]
John and Paul entered into a Contract Rearing of Heifers arrangement last year.
John is a local dairy farmer. He wished to expand milk production, but did not have access to more land. Paul is a semi-retired farmer who was seeking […]
Should you seek a clause entitling you to an Auditor’s Certificate to vouch the operating expenses?
Yes, absolutely.
Consideration should be given to seeking a payment at certain milestones, for example when full planning permission is granted.
If a new, more efficient turbine […]
