Weather forecast

Met Éireann is forecasting mild, misty and humid weather, with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle in the morning and some bright or sunny breaks in places.

Some heavy or thundery downpours will develop later in the morning or during the afternoon and evening, especially in some western and northern parts, with local spot flooding.

Top temperatures of 18°C to 21°C and moderate southeast winds will veer southwest in the evening.

In the news

  • Over €1,500 of agricultural equipment and power tools were taken from a farm in the Longford area last weekend.
  • After a period of very heavy rain on top of what was a wet week last weekend, many farms, even dry ones, are becoming sticky and wet.
  • The Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline to complete farm improvement plans under the KT scheme by two days.
  • The threat of grass tetany has resurfaced, as heavy rain continues in most parts of the country.
  • A 42-woman silage crew mowed, raked and drew 30ac of silage on Saturday in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
  • Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie

  • Farmer writes piece from Kieran Sullivan.
  • Grain market update.
  • Better Beef Farm Challenge preview.
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