Malting Barley

Examining costs and returns closely is key

Farmers need to be do their own costs and return and examine costs, varieties, prices and price offers that come their way writes Siobhán Walsh.

CROPS 11 February 2026

Examining costs and returns closely is key

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Growers united - 'malting barley has to come back to Stradbally'

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More malting contract cuts for Boortmalt suppliers

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Growers affected by the complete cut of the malting barley contract at Stradbally Town and Country will attend a meeting this week, while other merchants have seen contracts reduced.

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Tillage Management: rain, wet land and price offers

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Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo has told the Irish Farmers Journal that it is committed to supporting Irish farming families, but meanwhile malting barley growers are losing contracts.

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Malting meeting called for Laois growers

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

Laois growers affected by the cuts to malting contracts at Stradbally Town and Country can attend a meeting on Wednesday 28 January.

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Tillage Podcast: malting barley and drones that sow and spray

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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