Weather forecast

Saturday (today) will start with a few spots of rain or drizzle, but it will brighten up gradually from the north during the morning. Largely dry for the remainder of the day, with sunny interludes and just a few isolated showers. Quite cool and fresh in Connacht and Ulster, with temperatures of 14 to 16 Celsius, but values will range 16 to 20 Celsius elsewhere. Winds mostly moderate and westerly, but fresh to strong on north and northwest coasts.

In the news

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  • The USDA has banned all Brazilian fresh beef imports to the US amid food safety concerns.
  • A number of lamb carcases were destroyed in recent weeks after believing to be infected with sarcocystosis, but reassurance was given that there is no danger to humans.
  • Connolly’s Red Mills announces 20 new jobs for Kilkenny, by the official opening of a new equestrian and agri super store in the county.
  • A further €554,548 was paid to farmers in the latest run of GLAS I and II payments.
  • The Dealer hears of potential farm walk by Michael Eavis in Glastonbury Festival farm, as headline act Ed Sheeran shows enthusiasm in udder things, including the dairy sector.

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  • The fallout out from the Brazilian beef scandal.
  • The Kenyan elections.
  • Coverage from this weeks Poultry Focus.

    • What’s on today

  • Flavours of Fingal Country Show continues in Co Dublin.
  • Finn Valley Agricultural Show, Co Donegal.
  • Charleville Agricultural Show continues, Co Cork.

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