Beware – Misuse of Marked Diesel

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March 31, 2016
Beware – Misuse of Marked Diesel

The penalties for the misuse of marked diesel can vary widely.  Recent Revenue lists of defaulters show that fines imposed were as high as €14,000.  Just remember that marked fuel is not for use in the jeep or car and should be confined to use in the appropriate agricultural vehicles being used for agricultural works.

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PAC NEWS

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March 31, 2016
PAC NEWS

The latest edition of PAC NEWS has been posted free of charge to all agricultural contractors and is available online.  PAC NEWS is also circulated to European, National and Local Government officials and to a broad range of stakeholders. In PAC NEWS you can see the work that PAC is doing on behalf of agricultural contractors….

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Get Your Dog Microchipped

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March 31, 2016
Get Your Dog Microchipped

From March 31st 2016, all dogs over twelve weeks old must be microchipped and most importantly registered on an approved database.  This is a two step integrated process and having your dog microchipped alone is not enough; you must also register your dog and keep your contact details up to date. The microchipping scheme is…

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Contractor’s Prices Up or Down

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March 23, 2016
Contractor’s Prices Up or Down

Pricing work can be a contentious issue.  PAC frequently gets enquiries, from both contractors and farmers, asking what is the right price for this or that job.  We can only respond that this is one of the areas where there is no single answer.  PAC always advises contractors to carefully and scientifically cost all the…

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New Regulations – RSA Videos

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March 1, 2016
New Regulations – RSA Videos

The Road Safety Authority have produced some excellent information videos dealing with the Revised Standards for Agricultural Vehicles. These videos are available on YouTube and can be accessed via this LINK If you require any further information you may contact the office.

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