Straw prices up as empty sheds drive demand

Straw prices are up on last year as farmers move to replenish their stocks.

Caitríona Morrissey

19 July 2017

Straw prices up as empty sheds drive demand

Strong demand for straw is pushing prices up by €1 to €3 per round bale on last year.

Empty sheds are driving prices, with 4x4 round bales in Wexford up by €1 to €2 at €10 to €12/bale out of the field, and prices in Tipperary, Laois, Kildare up €2 to €3 at €14 to €15/bale ex-field.

In Louth, straw is “flying out of the place”, at prices of €15/bale for 4x4 round and €31-32/bale for 8x4x3 bales.

In Cork, straw has been sold at €13 up to €15/bale.

Contractors get the Coolmore call-up

Variable yields as harvest progresses

Green barley drops below €130/t again

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