Weather forecast

Met Éireann forecasts that the heatwave is set to gather pace, with highest temperatures of 17°C to 23°C in sunny, dry weather. Sea breezes will keep coastal areas cooler.

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  • EXCLUSIVE: Glanbia has stated its position on LacPatrick's merger offer.
  • An international CO2 gas shortage could hit Irish farmers as it threatens to disrupt meat factories.
  • Make hay while the sun shines: there have been calls to allow GLAS farmers to cut traditional hay meadows this month.
  • Arrabawn co-op has elected a new chair.
  • MEPs have been unable to obtain details of multi-million euro investments backed by public funds in Irish forestry.
  • Coming up this weekend at farmersjournal.ie

  • All you need to know to keep your animals healthy through the heatwave.
  • Good week/bad week.
  • How much milk powder are we producing?
  • The Irish businesspeople refining crops into biofuels and chemicals in Hungary.