• The national sheep census results show that figures are up by 4% compared with 2015, bringing the sheep flock back up close to 2005 levels.
  • On a visit to Ireland, chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said a close partnership with the UK is in everyone’s interest.
  • The fire in Cloosh Valley has been quelled, while hot spots continue to be monitored.
  • The construction sector is expected to lure agricultural students away.
  • Henry Savage & Sons experienced a day of dreams at the Balmoral Show, securing nearly all of the top Limousin titles on offer.
  • Photo of the day

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

    Farm helper Ryszard Iwaskowski working with the Gascoine sheep milking parlour. Sean Fitzgerald of Cratloe Sheeps Cheese, Cratloe, Co Clare. Photograph by David Ruffles.