Weather forecast

Heavy and persistent rain is expected tomorrow, according to Met Éireann, which will spread into the southwest of the country and become widespread overnight.

Lowest temperatures will be between 2°C and 6°C.

In the news

  • Beef factories were penalised 21 times this year for excess trimming of carcases.
  • Sexed semen trial yields some interesting results.
  • With the review of Areas of Natural Constraint now complete, attention is turning to the option for dissatisfied farmers to appeal their status on the new map.
  • Prices for the bottom third of weanling heifers are back by up to €70/head on autumn 2017.
  • Recent figures released by the FTMTA show that a total of 1,990 tractors were imported into Ireland this year from January until the end of October.