Weather forecast

Met Éireann is forecasting a bright and breezy Wednesday with isolated showers during the morning, which will be heavier in the afternoon and evening. Top temperatures will range from 14°C to 17°C in fresh southwesterly winds.

In the news

  • Bring centres for unwanted farm tyres will open later this month, with any future use on silage pits tightly regulated.
  • Lakeland was first to set its August milk price as the IFA warned of a cash squeeze on dairy farms.
  • The six finalists for the FBD Young Farmer of the Year award have been named, with the winner due to be announced this Tuesday night.
  • A popular manufacturer of farm equipment has settled a €300,000 tax bill.
  • The IFA has called for more gardaí after assaults on farmers in north Co Dublin.

    • Coming up this Wednesday

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  • The latest from the BETTER farm suckler programme.
  • Grain markets update.