It was a good week for:

The beef plan movement, which had almost 600 farmers at its first public meeting this week.

Dairy farmers, whose overall October milk cheques are up €40m due to an increase in milk supply.

A son who was cut out of his mother’s will has brought a successful High Court action against it and will receive 90 acres.

Those looking to buy a pedigree bull – the average price has dropped by €600/head in three years.

It was a bad week for:

Farmers across the country facing heavy rainfall as winter weather bites. Slaughter-fit cattle are moving off farms while others are being housed.

Almost 2,500 farmers in GLAS who face exclusion from the scheme if they do not submit nutrient management plans or complete training.

Farmers facing loan sales to so-called vulture funds. Pillar banks have not ruled out future sales which could include farm assets.

Liquid milk producers, as a new discount store has started selling milk for a price that could damage the industry.