Weather forecast

Met Éireann forecasts that Saturday will be mainly dry, with sunny spells. There will be a few showers in Ulster, north Connacht and north Leinster. In the evening, cloud cover will increase in the west. Highest temperatures will range between 14°C and 18°C, in light to variable breezes.

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In the news

  • European Commissioner Phil Hogan is 'positive' on GLAS fodder flexibility from 1 September.
  • A farmer is facing jail for the third time over cattle on repossessed land.

  • Bayer vows to fight 8,000 glyphosate lawsuits.
  • The Big Dealer: Carbery board gives itself a pay rise.
  • Agri shares – it has been a positive week for Ireland's agribusiness plcs.
  • Coming up this Saturday:

  • Good week/bad week.
  • Farmer writes: we need to talk about stocking rates.
  • More than black and white cows at Virginia Show.
  • The latest mart prices.