• The CEO of the co-op behind Kerrygold, Ornua, has announced his intentions to step down next year.
  • Met Éireann has issued a status yellow snow, ice and wind warning for Ireland.
  • IFA Ulster/north Leinster regional chair candidate James Speares has apologised for his comments at last week’s Westmeath hustings.
  • One in four people would favour a cap of €20,000 being imposed on direct payments to farmers.
  • Payments designed to get farmers to go green are unlikely to enhance CAP, the European Court of Auditors has found.

    • Photo of the day

    Snow-capped hills in Co Wicklow. \ Philip Doyle