• The European Union and the UK have agreed a 21-month Brexit transition period but the Irish border issue remains.
  • Gardaí have outlined six ways that farmers can keep thieves away.
  • A Derry farmer was convicted of failing to comply with animal traceability regulations.
  • New Zealand milk production has fallen again, which could have implications for milk prices in Ireland.
  • Farmers in Europe pay more for fertiliser than farmers in other regions around the world.
  • Photo of the day

    Courtesy of the Irish Farmers Journal picture desk, here is our photo of the day:

    Alexandra Kobylinski, Andrew Keeganand Christina Pizzolon pictured wth newborn lambs on the farm of Richard and Ken Matthews.\ Philip Doyle

    Alexandra Kobylinski, Andrew Keegan and Christina Pizzolon pictured with newborn lambs on the farm of Richard and Ken Matthews.\ Philip Doyle