Weather forecast

Tonight there will be patches of mist and drizzle, with a few heavier bursts possible across Atlantic counties towards morning. It will stay mild, with lows of 11°C to 13°C, according to Met Éireann.

Tomorrow, Thursday, will see rain across the west and northwest that will be heavy at times in the morning. This rain will gradually extend to most other areas through the day. It will clear into Ulster and Connacht later in the evening. Highs of 14°C to 18°C.

In the news

  • In this week's podcast, we join farmers at two separate protests, attend the sale of 800 weanlings and interview the State's chief climate change adviser.
  • Teagasc will be questioned on the reduction in its 2017 operating surplus by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) tomorrow.
  • Industry bodies representing the different technologies in the renewable energy sector have claimed that 70% of Ireland's electricity could come from renewables by 2030.
  • Minister Michael Creed has asked Bord Bia to conduct a detailed examination of beef market dynamics as farmers called for increased price transparency at the beef forum protest.
  • LacPatrick suppliers Darren and Denise McKenna claimed the top prize at this year’s National Dairy Council/Ornua Quality Milk Awards.
  • Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie

  • We bring you the latest agri jobs
  • Teagasc go in front of the Public Accounts Committee