It was a good week for…

  • The Kerry Group, as it reported double-digit growth in half-year profits, outperforming the market in 2019.

  • All TB-restricted herds, as the Department has allowed for the creation of specialised calf-rearing farms.

  • Newgrange Farm, as a team from UCD discovered a “spectacular monument” on the holding.

  • The Northern Ireland sheep sector, as there is strong demand for breeding sheep, with good prices being paid for quality lots.

    • It was a bad week for…

  • The Boormalt group, as the partial collapse of a building at its Athy site has reduced malting capacity by 70%.

  • All dairy farmers, as a mystery disease is killing dairy calves as they are turned out to grass.

  • Northern Ireland farming, as the UK government steps up planning for a no-deal exit from the EU.

  • US machinery giant Case New Holland, as it has reported a sharp drop in half-year profits due to a reduction in sales of new tractors and combines.

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