Weather forecast

The mixed weather is set to continue, according to Met Éireann. Showers will be confined to the north and west at first, but will spread during the day and may turn heavy or thundery in the northern half of the country. Top temperatures will range between 15°C and 19°C in moderate southwest breezes, before a dry and breezy start to the night.

In the news

  • UK courts have handed down jail sentences to an NI contractor whose employee fell from a farm roof and for two businessmen involved in the horsemeat scandal.
  • Did you know that knackeries receive some of the largest subsidies in Ireland?
  • Beef prices are under pressure, but yesterday’s mart sale saw a very active trade in Bandon.
  • France is introducing wildlife culls as well as new fencing, feeding and testing obligations for farmers near TB outbreaks.
  • Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie

  • Today’s GDT auction will give the first hint for the July milk price trend.
  • The latest news from Tullamore Farm and the BETTER Farm programme.
  • In pictures: the Mount Briscoe Rare Breeds Show.
  • What’s on today

  • Fermanagh County Show, Old Tempo Road, Lackaboy, Enniskillen, 4-10pm
  • To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.