Weather forecast
It will be drier along the east and southeast coast, and the brighter and drier weather there will extend further inland across east Leinster and east Ulster during the day. There will be further outbreaks of rain elsewhere, easing on the west Connacht coast later. It will be cool in most parts, especially in Atlantic coastal areas, with highest temperatures of 9°C to 13°C, but values will range from 14°C to 18°C in east and southeast coastal counties. Winds will be mostly light to moderate northerly but light variable along the east and southeast coast.
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While nearly 15,000 commonage management plans (CMPs) have been submitted, there are 3,374 outstanding.A number of farmers have highlighted delays to Knowledge Transfer payments, particularly for partnership farms. Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said "every effort is being made".There has been a 16% drop in the use of chemical phosphorous in the last 30 yearsThe number of sheep falling foul of the clean livestock policy has reduced greatly, but it has not gone awayAnd there was a brisk trade for cattle at Kilrush Mart this weekendComing up on www.farmersjournal.ie
Weekly weather forecast.Pedigree weekend highlight.What’s on today
IFA Kildare west Wicklow IFA meeting with president Joe Healy as guest speaker, starting at 8.30pm in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge.
To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.
Weather forecast
It will be drier along the east and southeast coast, and the brighter and drier weather there will extend further inland across east Leinster and east Ulster during the day. There will be further outbreaks of rain elsewhere, easing on the west Connacht coast later. It will be cool in most parts, especially in Atlantic coastal areas, with highest temperatures of 9°C to 13°C, but values will range from 14°C to 18°C in east and southeast coastal counties. Winds will be mostly light to moderate northerly but light variable along the east and southeast coast.
In the news
While nearly 15,000 commonage management plans (CMPs) have been submitted, there are 3,374 outstanding.A number of farmers have highlighted delays to Knowledge Transfer payments, particularly for partnership farms. Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said "every effort is being made".There has been a 16% drop in the use of chemical phosphorous in the last 30 yearsThe number of sheep falling foul of the clean livestock policy has reduced greatly, but it has not gone awayAnd there was a brisk trade for cattle at Kilrush Mart this weekendComing up on www.farmersjournal.ie
Weekly weather forecast.Pedigree weekend highlight.What’s on today
IFA Kildare west Wicklow IFA meeting with president Joe Healy as guest speaker, starting at 8.30pm in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge.
To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.
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