Environment
Climate research: Length of growing season 'projected to increase' in Ireland
The length of the growing season is projected to increase in Ireland which will benefit agriculture with “warmer soil temperatures”,...
Met Eireann
Rural Life
Weekend weather: Mostly dry, dull and mild
It looks like the weekend weather forecast for much of the country will see mostly dry conditions apart from isolated...
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Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
Agri-Business
Cold snap sees doubling of demand for dairy and eggs
SuperValu has revealed a sharp increase in demand for essential food items as customers stocked up ahead of the cold...
Rural Life
Public urged to report burst water pipes once thaw sets in
Uisce Éireann is reminding the public to remain vigilant and continue to report burst water pipes and leaks in the...
Rural Life
Helplines established for farmers concerned about water supplies
Farmers who are concerned about water supplies for their livestock amid the ongoing severe cold snap are being urged to...
Rural Life
Call for full resources to deal with 'weather crisis'
The ongoing severe cold weather conditions are having a serious impact on farmers, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)...
Rural Life
Adverse weather impacts milk collections, marts and post deliveries
An all-island snow and ice updated weather warning has been issued by Met Éireann until 12:00p.m tomorrow (Tuesday, January 7)...
Rural Life
Weather data: December was 11th warmest on record
The average national temperature for December 2024 was 7.70 °C, which is 1.47 ° above the most recent 1991-2020 long-term...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Rural Life
Weekend weather: Sleet, ice and snow as freeze sets in
The weekend weather forecast indicates freezing conditions over the next few days with the likelihood of sleet and snow. There...
Rural Life
Status Yellow weather warning extended to more counties
A Status Yellow weather warning for rain which is in place for Co. Donegal since yesterday (Monday, December 30) has...
Tillage
Exceptional growth rates continue for winter barley, wheat and oats
The recent mild weather has encouraged exceptional growth rates in winter barley, wheat and oat crops throughout the country. So...
Rural Life
Weather: Status Yellow wind and rain warnings ahead of freeze
The weather forecast for the coming week looks set to bring a mixture of wet and windy conditions, with Status...
Rural Life
Weekend weather: Wet and windy with Status Yellow warnings
The weekend weather forecast looks set to bring a mix of wet and windy weather in parts of the country....
Rural Life
Weekend weather: Turning milder with drizzle in some areas
The weekend weather forecast looks set to bring dry conditions in the short-term with milder temperatures, according to latest indications....
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Rural Life
Weather: Dry and frosty start to week
The weather forecast for the coming week indicates that it will be generally dry with light winds but it will...
Rural Life
November was 10th warmest on record since 1900
November 2024 was the 10th warmest November on record since 1900. The average national temperature for November 2024 was 8.95...
Rural Life
Weather: Cold and settled start to week
The weather forecast for this week indicates a cold and settled start to the week followed by milder temperatures and...
Rural Life
RSA: Avoid travel during Status Red storm warning
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging people in the areas affected by Met Éireann’s Status Red weather warning to...