Weather

Apart from a few isolated light showers, Tuesday will be another dry day overall. There will be a good deal of cloud around again, especially through the afternoon, but some sunnier breaks will occur early on and again in the evening time. Highs of 16 to 20 degrees, in mainly light northerly breezes.

In the news

  • A farm fatality has occurred in Co Fermanagh.
  • The World Cup in Russia has supported dairy prices in Europe over the last month, as consumption spikes during the month-long tournament.
  • The latest Department of Agriculture Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) profile for 1 April 2018 shows continued growth in Ireland’s dairy herd.
  • Cash was taken during a burglary of a farm machinery business in Mayo.
  • Satellites are constantly inspecting farms - we take a look at what they can see.
  • And, Teagasc says a significant effort is required to reduce agricultural emissions.

    • Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie

    The Oireachtas Agriculture Committee discusses SMP legislation.

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