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