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Rainfall warning for two counties on Saturday

There are 10 counties included in Met Éireann's latest weather warning.

NEWS 13 February 2026

Rainfall warning for two counties on Saturday

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Temperatures set to drop to -3°C on Friday night

Temperatures set to drop to -3°C on Friday night

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Straw trade remains in the doldrums despite weeks of bad weather

Straw trade remains in the doldrums despite weeks of bad weather

Straw trade remains in the doldrums despite weeks of bad weather

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Tillage Management: weather, fertiliser, live podcast

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East gets the brunt while west escapes

East gets the brunt while west escapes

It's been a very challenging start to the year for farmers on the east coast, with over three times the normal amount of rain falling, writes Aidan Brennan.

GRASS & FEEDING 29 January 2026

Weather woes continue in the south and east

Weather woes continue in the south and east

Farmers who usually are the earliest to to let stock out and apply slurry in the fields are struggling to cope with relentless rain.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Farmers discussions are currently centred on the bluetongue virus, weather and sheep prices but sight must not be lost of preparations for lambing

LAMBING 29 January 2026

My Farming Week: Gillian Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Gillian Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford

Having just recently been diagnosed with type one diabetes, 23-year-old Gillian Earle is not letting it get in the way of running her sheep flock at home in Wexford.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

There’s just no escaping the rain and the latest forecast doesn’t give much reason for hope either, writes Tommy Moyles from his farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 29 January 2026

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

We are indeed witnessing a sharp correction for certain dairy products, particularly butter and milk powder, says European Commissioner for Agriculture.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Farmer Writes: looking forward to spring

Farmer Writes: looking forward to spring

While winter is still upon us, James Strain is very much looking forward to getting some jobs ticked-off the list this spring.

FARMER WRITES 29 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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