Grain prices gaining ground

Farmers are being offered better prices for the coming harvest, with Irish prices ahead of improving international market trends.

Pat O'Toole

30 May 2018

Tillage farmer Julian Ashmore, Ballyboy, Ferns, checking on his winter barley crop. The crop is grown for Glanbia.

Tillage farmer Julian Ashmore, Ballyboy, Ferns, checking on his winter barley crop which is in very good condition. The crop is grown for Glanbia. 086 6077119

Grain prices for harvest 2018 have risen by close to €10/t over the last week, with prices of up to €162/t for green feed barley being offered.

A reported forward price of €204/t for dry wheat broadly tallies with a €10/t increase. Irish prices are €10/t to €20/t ahead of international commodity market prices, which are themselves inclining upwards.

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