Rural Life
Met Éireann has said that the coming week will bring a mixture and changeable weather conditions across the country.
The ongoing heatwaves across Europe are wreaking havoc for crops, with quality, yield and availability of produce are all being impacted.
Rain will make a return this weekend in many areas of the country, as the long period of dry weather gives way to more unsettled conditions.
Agri-Business
A month-long water conservation order for the whole country will come into effect first thing on Friday morning (July 24).
The weather this week is set to turn slightly cloudier and cooler in some areas, but it will remain dry and warm for most.
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Stress on supply for water as a result of the dry weather, agriculture, tourism and domestic water usage has prompted a hosepipe ban.
Minster Martin Heydon has urged farmers to take necessary steps to protect animals during the current spell of hot weather.
Met Éireann has said the very warm or hot conditions will continue this week with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
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Environment
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow high temperature warning.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a 'Condition Orange' warning, indicating a high fire risk.
Met Éireann said it will become increasingly warm as the week progresses with possible temperatures of 30°C in places.
Met Éireann said the weekend be cloudy overall with rain and drizzle at times mainly in the north and west.
Provisional figures rank June 2026 as the fourth warmest June in 127 years, Met Éireann said.
Tillage
A dry spring has reduced crop condition ratings across much of the UK, though winter cereals and oilseed rape remain in a strong position.
Met Éireann said weather conditions this week will be mixed with some rain or showers at times, along with dry spells.
N.Ireland
UUP's Diana Armstrong has praised the hard work of NI farmers for ensuring food production continued despite challenging weather.
This weekend will see the weather gradually move away from the sweltering conditions of the past few days.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for thunderstorms in three southern counties for this afternoon (Thursday, June 25)
Farmers are being reminded of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their animals during the current hot weather.
The French government has announced measures to support farmers during the current heatwave in the country.
