Weather forecast

Met Éireann is forecasting another sunny day across most of the country once morning mist and fog clears. However, there will be scattered heavy, potentially thundery showers in the afternoon in Connacht and Ulster. Top temperatures will range between 20°C and 25°C.

In the news

  • North Africa and Turkey are buying increasing numbers of Irish cattle, boosting live exports.
  • CSO figures show rural crime is on the rise.
  • Exit schemes for older farmers are being planned for the next CAP.
  • Several farmers have told the Irish Farmers Journal they live in fear of a Department of Agriculture official who has been "bullying" them.
  • Minister for Climate Action Denis Naughten is pushing for a carbon tax as greenhouse gas emissions rise.
  • Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie

  • The latest agri jobs
  • What’s on today

  • Sheep Grass10 farm walk, Ken Matthews, Killeagh, Co Offaly, 2pm
  • Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) AGM, Sligo, 2pm
  • To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.