• Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has extended the deadline to apply for the Sheep Welfare Scheme until Friday.
  • A fifth case of bird flu has been confirmed in a wild swan in Co Roscommon.
  • An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and British Prime Minister Theresa May have declared that a ‘frictionless border’ between the UK and Ireland is a priority in Brexit negotiations.
  • There was no progress at a meeting on LIC’s controversial bull contracts.
  • Despite strong demand, beef prices show no rise at factories. Meanwhile, there was a brisk trade for calves at Bandon Mart.

    • Photo of the day

    Courtesy of the Irish Farmers Journal picture desk, here is our photo of the day.

    Willie Kenny spreading slurry in Co Wicklow. Photo: Ramona Farrelly