Weather forecast

It will be mostly dry and bright today with occasional spells of hazy sunshine; a few isolated showers will occur during the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 12°C to 16°C with light northeasterly winds, slowly freshening through the day.

Cloud will thicken overnight and outbreaks of rain will develop across the south of the country, gradually spreading northwards. Lowest temperatures of 6°C or 7°C in fresh northeasterly winds.

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In the news today

  • Agriculture is a prominent feature in the programme for government
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  • Differences are beginning to emerge in milk production between cows grazing grass only and grass plus clover swards at Clonakilty Agricultural College.
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  • A new study has found that a feed additive can reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from cattle
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  • The milder weather forecasted for the coming days should boost growth
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  • Farm organisations have welcomed the removal of beef from Mercosur negotiations
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  • And a chief US economist has warned that dairy prices will remain depressed for some time
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    Coming up today on farmersjournal.ie

  • We take stock on trade talks after removal of beef from Mercosur negotiations
  • The IFA meets lamb factories on prices

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