This week's chat brings you an overview of an easy-calving suckler herd up north, the new shock to hit Ireland's bid for another derogation and a lamb performance update from Tullamore Farm.

Producers should be mindful that an excessive spike in the body temperature of rams has the potential to lead to fertility issues in rams .

Anna Thomson-Moore, a solicitor by profession, was in the witness box for the second day in a row, where she recalled the events of 22 August 2023. Rachel Donovan and Caitríona Morrissey report.

There was an impressive line-up of sheep breed champions in the interbreed final at the Great Yorkshire Show, write Rachel Gallagher.

Shaun Diver reports on what’s been happening this week on Tullamore farm.

Temperatures are forecast to hit 30°C in many parts of the country over the coming weekend and the Department has warned the public of the dangers associated with starting fires.

Luke Gibson reports from Monday nights cattle sale in Carrigallen mart, county Leitrim.