A general view of the large crowd that attended the Irish Organic Association Field Talk Programme on the farm of Mark Harold Barry, Cordangan, Co Tipperary. \ Donal O' Leary
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Weather forecast
After a cloudy start with scattered patches of drizzle and mist, especially in the west and northwest, Saturday will brighten up in the afternoon, according to Met Éireann. Top temperatures will range between 18°C and 24°C.
Get the full weekend forecast and management advice here.
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In the news
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has announced a scheme to encourage tillage farmers to grow fodder crops. Here is what you need to know.
This is a key move in what will be a decisive week for Minister Creed, as there is little time left for decisions in Government and on-farm to plug the fodder gap ahead of the winter.
Meanwhile, 100,000 people are expected at multiple shows around the country for Manic Bank Holiday Monday.
A look at Irish agribusiness shares shows that it has been a difficult week for investors.
Discussions will begin next month on the national strategy to eradicate TB by 2030.
Coming up this weekend
Winter feed alternatives: we look at brassica hybrids and other options.
Five key targets to hit to earn an extra €300/suckler cow.
A Swiss farmer gives her view of Northern Ireland's agriculture.
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Weather forecast
After a cloudy start with scattered patches of drizzle and mist, especially in the west and northwest, Saturday will brighten up in the afternoon, according to Met Éireann. Top temperatures will range between 18°C and 24°C.
Get the full weekend forecast and management advice here.
In the news
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has announced a scheme to encourage tillage farmers to grow fodder crops. Here is what you need to know.
This is a key move in what will be a decisive week for Minister Creed, as there is little time left for decisions in Government and on-farm to plug the fodder gap ahead of the winter.
Meanwhile, 100,000 people are expected at multiple shows around the country for Manic Bank Holiday Monday.
A look at Irish agribusiness shares shows that it has been a difficult week for investors.
Discussions will begin next month on the national strategy to eradicate TB by 2030.
Coming up this weekend
Winter feed alternatives: we look at brassica hybrids and other options.
Five key targets to hit to earn an extra €300/suckler cow.
A Swiss farmer gives her view of Northern Ireland's agriculture.
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