Environment
UFU calls for flexibility on slurry spreading after recent heavy rainfall
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has highlighted the severe challenges that are facing farmers following 28 consecutive days of rainfall....
Rainfall
N.Ireland
UFU: Banks urged to ‘provide leniency’ to farmers battling wet weather
Banks in Northern Ireland have been urged by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) to “provide leniency” to farmers who are...
Other
Heavy rain forecast for parts of GB today and tomorrow
The Met Office has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for parts of England, Scotland and Wales. Under the warning,...
Grass
'Good quality silage is not all about dry matter content'
This year has been a difficult year to manage grass and get good quality silage due to the unsettled weather conditions...
Rural Life
RTE capture terrible footage of an almost fully submerged farm yard in Galway
Heavy rainfall continues to cause significant damage to farms across the country. RTE today posted on its facebook page incredible...