Malting barley growers were meeting on Wednesday evening to discuss the latest state of play regarding the price structure for the coming season. Negotiatiors were meeting with Boortmalt on Wednesday, hoping to finalise a deal. The meeting was being held in Bunclody, bringing all Boortmalt growers together under a single roof, as had been sought. IFA president Eddie Downey was to chair the meeting, as March and the planting season approaches.