Weather forecast
Dull and misty in many areas at first, with patches of rain, drizzle and fog, according to Met Éireann. Becoming dry in most places today, with some bright or brief sunny spells developing, but predominantly cloudy and dull, misty conditions will linger along parts of the south coast and in the southeast. Maximum temperatures 17 to 20 Celsius, in mostly light to moderate southwest to west winds, later decreasing light southerly or variable.
In the news today
EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has pledged €3.6bn to help farmers embrace research and innovation.European food and agriculture trade journalists have been taking part in a series of visits organised by Bord Bia to highlight Origin Green. The chief executive of the Global Institute for Food Security in Canada says that Europe must face up to the fact that GM is a significant part of the solution to feeding the world.Galway researchers are calling for help to locate native Irish bees as part of an effort to isolate disease-resistant populations.With baled silage now made on over two-thirds of all farms in Ireland, Darren Bailey gives some tips on safety while baling.Continuing her winning streak from Tullamore last week, Derrick Forde’s commercial heifer Elsa performed a clean sweep at Cappamore show this weekend. Coming up today on www.farmersjournal.ie and on the app
Pedigree report from Mohill showDairy managementDairy trends updateBeef trends updateWhat's on today
Aurivo/Bimeda sheep seminar
For upcoming events in your area, visit our agri-events calendar.
Weather forecast
Dull and misty in many areas at first, with patches of rain, drizzle and fog, according to Met Éireann. Becoming dry in most places today, with some bright or brief sunny spells developing, but predominantly cloudy and dull, misty conditions will linger along parts of the south coast and in the southeast. Maximum temperatures 17 to 20 Celsius, in mostly light to moderate southwest to west winds, later decreasing light southerly or variable.
In the news today
EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has pledged €3.6bn to help farmers embrace research and innovation.European food and agriculture trade journalists have been taking part in a series of visits organised by Bord Bia to highlight Origin Green. The chief executive of the Global Institute for Food Security in Canada says that Europe must face up to the fact that GM is a significant part of the solution to feeding the world.Galway researchers are calling for help to locate native Irish bees as part of an effort to isolate disease-resistant populations.With baled silage now made on over two-thirds of all farms in Ireland, Darren Bailey gives some tips on safety while baling.Continuing her winning streak from Tullamore last week, Derrick Forde’s commercial heifer Elsa performed a clean sweep at Cappamore show this weekend. Coming up today on www.farmersjournal.ie and on the app
Pedigree report from Mohill showDairy managementDairy trends updateBeef trends updateWhat's on today
Aurivo/Bimeda sheep seminar
For upcoming events in your area, visit our agri-events calendar.
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