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Malt growers cannot be 'pawns in a game of chess'

The IFA has sent out a statement on a meeting it had with Boortmalt this week which saw contract losses and price discussed.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Malt growers cannot be 'pawns in a game of chess'

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Call for Minister and Diageo to take action on Boortmalt decision

Call for Minister and Diageo to take action on Boortmalt decision

NEWS 4 February 2026

Can Murrin withstand political pressure?

Can Murrin withstand political pressure?

DEALER 28 January 2026

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

NEWS 28 January 2026

Laois growers ‘left high and dry’ by loss of malting barley contracts for 2026

Laois growers ‘left high and dry’ by loss of malting barley contracts for 2026

Laois growers ‘left high and dry’ by loss of malting barley contracts for 2026

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

The price of a tonne of malting barley has been declining since a peak in 2022. Meanwhile the price of a pint has increased.

NEWS 28 February 2025

Diageo ups the price of a pint as malting barley prices drop 23% in 2025 – IFA

Diageo ups the price of a pint as malting barley prices drop 23% in 2025 – IFA

IFA grain chair John Murphy said malting barley growers have been left behind again and will be asking when some of this money will make its way back to growers.

NEWS 28 February 2025

Excitement builds ahead of Baileys Champion Cow Competition

Excitement builds ahead of Baileys Champion Cow Competition

Dairy breeding elite will travel to Virginia Show on Wednesday 20 August for the prestigious Diageo Baileys Dairy Cow Competition, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 28 February 2025

Italian breeder tasked with judging the Diageo Baileys Champion Cow

Italian breeder tasked with judging the Diageo Baileys Champion Cow

Organisers of the Diageo Baileys Champion Cow competition have confirmed that this year's show will be judged by an Italian breeder with 40 years of experience.

PEDIGREE 28 February 2025

Baileys cow competition returns to Virginia Show

Baileys cow competition returns to Virginia Show

Diageo Ireland, in partnership with its cream supplier Tirlán, has announced the return of the Diageo Baileys Dairy Cow competition to the 2025 Virginia Show, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 28 February 2025

Diageo's Kildare brewery taking shape rapidly

Diageo's Kildare brewery taking shape rapidly

The €200m facility outside Newbridge will produce a range of lager and ale for Diageo.

NEWS 28 February 2025

Brewers and maltsters need to 'keep their side of the bargain'

Brewers and maltsters need to 'keep their side of the bargain'

Alice Doyle of the IFA was very clear when addressing the Guinness and Boortmalt malting barley awards this week.

NEWS 28 February 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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