Good week, bad week: winners and losers in farming this week

We reflect on those who had a week to remember in the farming world and those who had a week to forget.

3 February 2018

Good week for

Dairy farmers, as the next dairy sire evaluation run will be released in late March instead of late April, the ICBF announced.

For the GAA, as it was revealed that it bought a 50-acre farm in the Naul for replacement pitch turf.

For the tillage sector, as research conducted through Teagasc at Oakpark continues to show opportunities, solutions and challenges for the tillage sector.

For cattle exports, as Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has announced new live export options to Turkey.

Bad week

Beef factories, as exclusive Irish Farmers Journal analysis shows they are making €32 profit on every animal they kill.

For rural broadband, as Eir has withdrawn from the tendering process for the National Broadband Plan.

For farmers, as CAN prices look set to rise further in the coming months.

For farmers, as Northern Ireland's expanding renewable energy industry is seeking leases and is pricing farmers on both sides of the border out of land.