Weather forecast

According to Met Éireann, it will be windy to start to the day, especially in the north of the country. The wind is expected to ease throughout the day, with sunny spells in addition to a few rain showers.

Rain will be heaviest in the west and north, with highest temperatures between 15°C and 19°C.

In the news

  • Late planting and stunted growth means straw yield forecasts for spring crops are well down.
  • Some 31,000 animals born since the start of compulsory BVD testing in January 2013 do not have a valid test result.
  • The European Parliament has agreed a near final text on new animal medicine rules.
  • The RDP for CAP post-2020 should be increased by 25% to €5bn over the period 2020- 2027, the IFA has said.
  • More than 9,300 farmers submitted an amendment to their Basic Payment Scheme application
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