It was a good week for…

  • Farmers in Fermanagh, as soil from the county has been found to have bacteria which is effective against four of the top six superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics.
  • Young farmers, as it was announced that there will be a National Reserve worth €3m in 2019.
  • Sheep farmers, if they are not already enrolled in the Sheep Welfare Scheme can apply to the scheme now.

  • Galway man Pat McDonagh, as his company Supermac’s won a landmark trademark case over McDonald’s.

    • It was a bad week for…

  • An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, as he had to defend himself in the Dáil over comments he made about cutting back on red meat. As the saying goes: when you’re explaining, you’re losing.
  • Irish cattle farmers, as Irish Farmers Journal analysis has found that beef prices could fall to €2.50/kg should there be a no-deal Brexit.
  • One Co Meath farmer, as 210 of his cattle and a substantial number of cattle tags were stolen from his farm.
  • Marts, as it until the number of accidents fall and minimum safety standards are met, insurance premiums look set to remain high.