Weather forecast

Met Éireann is forecasting another mild and cloudy day. While there will be a good deal of dry weather, spells of damp misty weather occurring in many places also. Highest temperatures will range between 9°C and 12°C in light to moderate southwesterly breezes. The weather will remain similar at night, with low temperatures of 6°C to 9°C.

In the news

  • Stolen farm property was recovered when Gardaí made rural crime arrests yesterday.
  • Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed continues his trade mission in Asia, with Japan a potential market for Irish cheese.
  • Half of septic tanks and private wells failed inspections last year.
  • Aurivo co-op is urging its members to count the cost of fodder now.
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  • Results from the Aberdeen Angus premier sale.
  • We report from the LIC farm walk on Co Tipperary.
  • Voices from Japan, Agritechnica and the Irish Grain Growers protest on our weekly podcast.
  • What’s on today

  • Research seminar “Nutrient Management Practices: Benchmarking and Future Decisions”, 1pm, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science.
  • UCD Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition information evening, Kilkenny, 7.30pm.
  • Whelans Garage demo of Blaney Agri Forager X10 bale unroller, 10am and 2pm.
  • GLAS training course, 10am, Teagasc office, Gortboy, Newcastle West, Co Limerick.
  • To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.