Good week for:

  • LacPatrick shareholders in favour of a merger, as talks have began with Lakeland Dairies.
  • The 6,000 beef farmers who attended a masterclass in the basics of beef at BEEF 2018.
  • Milk processors who kept themselves afloat in the milk league for May milk price.
  • Cork farmers, as they get ahead of the game in dry conditions.

    • Bad week for:

  • Brazilian beef exports, as EU quality standards are not reached.
  • The Minister for Agriculture and his Department, as pressure mounts on “rogue” inspectors.
  • Hay makers affected by GLAS restrictions.
  • The agri food industry, as food-grade CO2 shortages affect supplies.