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Weekend weather: settled and mainly dry with cooler temperatures

High pressure is set to dominate the weekend, bringing settled, dry weather, with spells of sunshine and colder nights.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Weekend weather: settled and mainly dry with cooler temperatures

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What 12 tillage farmers learned in 2026 and will change for next year

What 12 tillage farmers learned in 2026 and will change for next year

CROPS 14 October 2026

Weekend weather: mixed, changeable and breezy

Weekend weather: mixed, changeable and breezy

NEWS 9 October 2026

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

NEWS 2 October 2026

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

NEWS 30 September 2026

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Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

The original closing date for slurry spreading on 1 October has been extended by one week in response to exceptional weather conditions.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Drought leaves veg growers with losses of up to 40% or high irrigation bills

Drought leaves veg growers with losses of up to 40% or high irrigation bills

Drought throughout July and August placed exceptional pressure on outdoor field vegetable production, with impacts that varied enormously depending on access to irrigation.

NEWS 18 September 2026

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

Environmental scientist Tara Shine told Morning Ireland that this El Niño will affect our food systems and result in an increase in food prices for the next two years.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Farmer Writes: lawns and oilseed rape motoring ahead with growing weather

Farmer Writes: lawns and oilseed rape motoring ahead with growing weather

Gerald Potterton also writes about bringing his Jack Russell to the vets.

FARMER WRITES 18 September 2026

Extreme weather is now Europe’s biggest food security worry

Extreme weather is now Europe’s biggest food security worry

Additionally, 71% of Europeans are aware of the Common Agricultural Policy. However, just 10% ‘know the details’ of this policy, the survey found.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Carbery lifts August milk price and continues support payment

Carbery lifts August milk price and continues support payment

The co-op has increased its base price for August by 0.96c/l ex-VAT.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Friday will see widespread showers across the country, but this will clear for drier weather on Saturday and Sunday, with the odd scattered shower in places.

NEWS 18 September 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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