Weather forecast

According to Met Éireann, widespread showers throughout the country are expected, especially during the afternoon and evening, accompanied by a risk of thunder.

Top temperatures will be between 9°C to 12°C, with moderate to fresh southeasterly winds.

In the news

  • Live cattle exports to the once lucrative Northern Irish market have fallen to a new low.
  • Galway had the highest number of slurry inspections at 30, up from the 14 that took place in the 2016/2017 closed period.
  • The drop in February milk price means that a 2c/l cut wipes €400 off a farmer’s typical February milk cheque.
  • There has been a 35% jump in non-farmer forestry ownership. In Co Leitrim, the number of non-farmer plantings jumped from zero in 2011 to 195 in 2016.
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  • Agri jobs
  • What’s on today

  • Save our Sucklers Mart Event: Carnaross Mart, Co. Meath, 7-9pm
  • Wicklow IFA Executive meeting, 8pm
  • To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.