Irish Farmers Journal breakfast news: IFA calls for aid for weather-hit farmers
IFA President Joe Healy has called for a five-point plan to help weather hit farmers around the country, while the dispersal of the Curaheen herd achieved some record prices at the weekend.
On the farm of dairy farmer Jim O'Dwyer in Borris in Ossory, Co Laois.
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Weather forecast
Met Éireann forecasts scattered outbreaks of rain today, mainly over the southern half of the country, and highest temperatures of 14 to 16°C. Drier weather in northern areas will extend to the south this evening. Light to moderate southerly winds could freshen at times in southern areas.
The night will be dry at first, until rain moves in from the west. Temperatures will stay above 10°C.
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In the news today
A number of record prices were achieved at the dispersal sale of the well known Curaheen herd at the weekend.
IFA President Joe Healy has called on the government to implent an emergency five point planto help farmers affected by poor weather conditions this autumn.
The bad weather was also impacting the trade at Balla mart on Saturday, although demand for bullocks was firm.
Ireland west MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has said smaller family farms should get the lions share of money in any new review of the CAP budget.
Coming up today on farmersjournal.ie
We bring you the latest update from global dairy and beef markets.
Dairy specialist Aidan Brennan will have Monday management notes for the week ahead
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Weather forecast
Met Éireann forecasts scattered outbreaks of rain today, mainly over the southern half of the country, and highest temperatures of 14 to 16°C. Drier weather in northern areas will extend to the south this evening. Light to moderate southerly winds could freshen at times in southern areas.
The night will be dry at first, until rain moves in from the west. Temperatures will stay above 10°C.
In the news today
A number of record prices were achieved at the dispersal sale of the well known Curaheen herd at the weekend.
IFA President Joe Healy has called on the government to implent an emergency five point planto help farmers affected by poor weather conditions this autumn.
The bad weather was also impacting the trade at Balla mart on Saturday, although demand for bullocks was firm.
Ireland west MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has said smaller family farms should get the lions share of money in any new review of the CAP budget.
Coming up today on farmersjournal.ie
We bring you the latest update from global dairy and beef markets.
Dairy specialist Aidan Brennan will have Monday management notes for the week ahead
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