Farmers are up in arms over a new NCT-style test for tractors. The test will come in affect from May 2018.Up to 50mm of rain is forecast to fall in some places over the weekend with Storm Brian set to hit over the weekend.The weekly beef kill has been rising. It hit its highest number in seven years last week with prices under pressure again.A High Court found that the Department of Agriculture had to pay a farmer €299,320 plus interest for failing to return 223 cattle seized from his farm.And finally, Galway minor hurling superstar Jack Canning has chosen his career path and it involves farming.Photo of the day
Courtesy of the Irish Farmers Journal picture desk here is our photo of the day:
Enjoying a break and a cup of tea at Balbriggan Mens’ Shed. Photo: Philip Doyle