It was a good week for…

UK beef farmers, as they received the green light for access to the Chinese beef market.

Some 71 farmers in GLAS, as they received a cash boost payment following a review of GLAS payments.

Dairy markets, as the final 162t of skimmed milk powder (SMP) has been cleared from intervention stocks.

Former European Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos, as he was appointed leader of the the ALDE political group in the European Parliament.

It was a bad week for…

Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland, with the base milk price dropping below 25p/litre.

Beef farmers, as Irish Farmers Journal analysis shows that weanling prices dropped by up to €97 per head due to Brexit uncertainty.

TAMS farmers, as one in five farmers who applied for a TAMS II grant between 8 December 2018 and 5 April 2019 will see approval delayed.

Dairy, beef and sheep farmers, as and ifac report shows a sharp drop in income across the three sectors.

Good week/bad week: winners and losers in Irish farming

From UK beef gaining access to Chinese markets to base milk price in NI dipping below 25p/litre, we take a look at who's been winning and who's been losing in Irish agriculture this week.