It’s been a good week for…

Sheep farmers, as market analysts are forecasting a bright spring period for the sheep trade.

Beef farmers, as improved demand leads to increased prices in the marts.

Kerry milk suppliers, as Kerry Group will make a goodwill payment of 3c/l.

Landowners, as the Walks Scheme, under which €1.8m was paid to 1,962 farmers, is to be doubled in size.

It's been a bad week for...

Aldi supermarket chain, as the IFA held a protest on Thursday morning demanding a significant and immediate beef price increase.

Vets and farmers in the south west, as the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has warned vets and farmers about a bogus vet in Limerick.

Farmers interested in renewable energy, as the new renewable scheme will exclude farm-scale projects, according to the IFA.

Farmers receiving TB compensation, as the fall in beef price hits TB compensation money.

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

We take a look at who’s been winning and who’s been losing in Irish agriculture this week.