Weather forecast

Another dry day in store, according to Met Éireann. Some patchy light rain will also occur across the northern half of the country and it will be cloudy. Feeling milder and more humid with highs of 13°C to 15°C degrees in light breezes.

Tonight is to be misty with fog, along with some rain but a lot of dry weather. Lowest temperatures will range from 4°C to 8°C, in light to moderate variable or southwesterly breezes.

In the news today

Irish beef exports one step closer to China. The latest auction at the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event in New Zealand has seen the price index rise for the third consecutive time and the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan has hopes for a 10-year glyphosate renewal.

Catch up on all these stories and more, here.

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  • UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science Research Seminar Series.
  • FRS/Teagasc Best Practice in Milking Course.
  • Laois IFA ANC meeting.
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