Weather forecast

There will be fog in many areas at first this morning, dense in places. This will clear gradually in most parts this morning, with some bright or sunny spells developing, especially in the southwest and west.

However, it will remain mostly cloudy in the northeast, east and southeast, with showery outbreaks of rain. There will be scattered showers elsewhere, a few of them heavy in places, though a few areas will stay largely or completely dry. Maximum temperatures will range from 10°C to 14°C, in a light variable breeze.

In the news today

  • After the issue lying dormant for years, reports from Brussels now suggest that the European Commission is finalising a draft offer on Mercosur for circulation to member states next week.
  • Farm incomes were the main subject of discussion during the livestreamed Around the Editor's Table IFA presidential candidates' debate on Friday.

  • A dry morning on Saturday resulted in improved trade at Balla mart.
  • The bereavement support group Embrace FARM plans to extend its services to counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.
  • There have been calls for a specific group to enforce dog laws in Co Wicklow after numerous sheep attacks so far this year.

    • Coming up today on www.farmersjournal.ie and on the app

  • Dairy management notes from dairy specialist Aidan Brennan.

  • Monday beef trends from livestock specialist Darren Carty.
  • We report on the euro going over 80p sterling and putting pressure on Irish exports to the UK.

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