Weather forecast

According to Met Éireann, Thursday will be most dry with some sunny spells and a few isolated showers.

Top temperatures 11°C to 14°C and moderate south to southwesterly breezes.

In the news

  • Prices for land leases are surging, with dairy leases up 10%, beef leases up 7% and tillage leases up 17%.
  • The number of suckler cows in Ireland has seen a decrease in the majority of counties.
  • Farmers feeling pressure over cash flow should contact their bank to re-structure their debt rather than relying on overdraft facilities.
  • Profits at Arrabawn hit a record high in 2017, driven by a €50m increase in turnover.
  • Tillage farmers are working over 24 hours straight to complete planting
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