Weather forecast
Met Éireann is forecasting a mixed day with sunny spells but also showers in places. Clouds will thicken from the southwest in the afternoon and persistent rain will develop in Munster before spreading north-eastwards in the evening. Ulster is expected to remain dry today, however. Highest temperatures will range from 14°C to 19°C.
In the news
Harvest 2017 is under way in parts of the south.The EU and Canada have agreed to start implementing their free trade agreement in September.IFA grain committee members occupying the lobby of the Department of Agriculture's head office since last Wednesday are still seeking a meeting with Minister Michael Creed over the proposed tillage crisis fund.Wholesale butter prices are at record highs, with fears of a shortage looming.Heavier cattle were in higher demand at Dowra Mart.Two men died in farm-related accidents at the weekend, one in Co Sligo and one in Co Fermanagh.Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie
We keep watch as co-ops begin to set June milk prices.
Reports from the weekend's shows.
Monday management advice for dairy farmers.
What’s on today
Kilkenny IFA county executive meeting, Newpark hotel, 8.30pm.To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.
Weather forecast
Met Éireann is forecasting a mixed day with sunny spells but also showers in places. Clouds will thicken from the southwest in the afternoon and persistent rain will develop in Munster before spreading north-eastwards in the evening. Ulster is expected to remain dry today, however. Highest temperatures will range from 14°C to 19°C.
In the news
Harvest 2017 is under way in parts of the south.The EU and Canada have agreed to start implementing their free trade agreement in September.IFA grain committee members occupying the lobby of the Department of Agriculture's head office since last Wednesday are still seeking a meeting with Minister Michael Creed over the proposed tillage crisis fund.Wholesale butter prices are at record highs, with fears of a shortage looming.Heavier cattle were in higher demand at Dowra Mart.Two men died in farm-related accidents at the weekend, one in Co Sligo and one in Co Fermanagh.Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie
We keep watch as co-ops begin to set June milk prices.
Reports from the weekend's shows.
Monday management advice for dairy farmers.
What’s on today
Kilkenny IFA county executive meeting, Newpark hotel, 8.30pm.To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.
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