Weather forecast

Met Éireann are forecasting a windy day, with fresh to strong and gusty southeasterly winds. It will be cloudy and misty in many areas in the morning, with scattered patches of drizzle.

It will become brighter later, with some sunny spells developing. Top temperatures are forecast of 5-8°C.

In the news

  • The IFA and former secretary general Pat Smith have reached a settlement five days ahead of a High Court case. The settlement over the two legal cases will cost the IFA €1.9m.
  • DAERA figures show the impact that wet weather had on making fodder in Northern Ireland last year with silage yields hitting a 12-year low at 29.5t/ha.
  • A total of 4,337t of skim milk powder were sold off by the European Commission in the February tender of intervention stock.
  • Board members of Glanbia to receive more money for their roles on the board of the PLC in 2018.
  • Since the launch of the Tillage Capital Investment Scheme in 2017, 844 applications have been lodged for approval to date.
  • Coming up on

  • Weekend weather forecast.
  • HSA inspection targets for 2018.
  • Dairy market trends.
  • More on the IFA-Pat Smith settlement.
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