The burning issues for farmers as temperatures soar

Irish Grain Growers Association advises farmers to be prepared as fire risk warning issued 

Met Eireann is warning of heat stress in cattle as a result of the hot conditions.  Picture: David Creedon/Alamy Live News. 

A Status Orange forest fire warning has been issued by the Department of Agriculture and will be in force until Friday.

And, Irish Water has advised conserving water for “essential use” at home and on the farm as temperatures soar to 30C across the country.