Weather forecast

According to Met Éireann, overnight winds will die down this morning and it will be a bright day with blustery showers. Some of the showers will turn heavy with a risk of hail and thunder. Afternoon temperatures will reach between 7°C and 8°C in strong and gusty west to southwest winds.

In the news

  • The Minister for Agriculture is to visit Turkey next week to meet the Turkish agricultural minister to promote the quality and health of Irish cattle.
  • Co Fermanagh beef and sheep farmer John Egerton has won the UGS Grassland Farmer of the Year competition.
  • Forecasts for extended periods of dry weather in Argentina caused soya bean prices to riseover the last week.
  • Over 900 farmers have applied to take part in the new hen harrier programme according to the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed.
  • Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie

  • The dairy industry presents its plan to address greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Listen to Irish farmers from Kerry to Brussels our weekly podcast.
  • What’s on today

  • Teagasc Calf Care event.
  • Longford IFA county executive meeting.
  • To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar