Weather forecast

  • According to Met Éireann, Wednesday will be very wet and windy with a status yellow weather warning issued for a number of counties.
  • There is a possibility that rain will turn thundery in some places, with a risk of localised flooding in east Munster and over much of Leinster.

    Top temperatures will be between 8°C and 11°C, with strong southeasterly winds.

    In the news

  • Farmers and agricultural contractors feature on the latest tax defaulters list published by Revenue.
  • The ICSA has said that the main issue with the fodder scheme is the lack of co-op support for the scheme.
  • Judge threatens to press ''nuclear button'' on farmer over water pollution.
  • HSE report shows that farmer overalls can be a source of infection for farm animals.
  • Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie

  • My farming week as Gaeilge.
  • What’s on today

  • Teagasc Options Course Night 6 of 6 Coping with the Pressures of Farming, 7.30pm.
  • Kerry IFC county executive meeting, 8.30pm.
  • To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.