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Stephen Robb on 18 Jul 2018
GLAS catch crop derogation sought
Under current GLAS terms and conditions, catch crops cannot be utilised until 1 December, the IGGG wants the date moved forward this year.
Stephen Robb on 18 Jul 2018
IFA potato market report Tuesday 17/07/2018
Few new-season early potato crops will enter the market as we still await the April plantings.
Stephen Robb on 19 Jul 2018
Potato price in focus as yield reductions likely
The continued dry weather continues to affect the country's potato farmers with the likelihood of significant yield reductions now a reality.
Stephen Robb on 18 Jul 2018
From the Tramlines: rain greeted with mixed reactions
This week, we revisit growers from Carlow, Tipperary and Donegal and check in on the harvest progress so far.
Stephen Robb on 17 Jul 2018
International grain markets: mixed market movements over past seven days
After a mixed week on the markets, soya futures took a sharp decline while maize prices saw a slight increase.
Stephen Robb on 17 Jul 2018
Harvest18: winter barley wrapping up as focus moves to oats
Each week, we bring you updates on the progress made with this year’s harvest. Winter barley is wrapping up around many parts of the country and will soon commence in the north.
Stephen Robb on 11 Jul 2018
From the tramlines: harvest starts as dry weather continues to bite
This week we feature growers from Meath, Cork and Derry. Harvest has kicked off in the south but it will still be some time before combines are rolling in the north.
Stephen Robb on 10 Jul 2018
Harvest 18: barley yields back but positive KPH reports
Each week, we bring you updates on the progress made with this year’s harvest. Over the past week, many growers made a start to their 2018 harvesting campaign.
Stephen Robb on 04 Jul 2018
Better deal for malting barley growers
The Irish Farmers Association has this week announced a new price agreement with Boortmalt for malting barley producers.
Stephen Robb on 04 Jul 2018
From the Tramlines: drought weather hampering crop growth
This week we revisit growers from Wexford, Laois and Galway and check in on the progress of their winter and spring crops.
Stephen Robb on 27 Jun 2018
From the tramlines: short spring crops looking for rain
This week, we revisit growers from Kildare, Down and Kerry and check in on their progress over the last four weeks.
Stephen Robb on 20 Jun 2018
Dry weather continues to strangle spring crops
With a largely dry week expected, many crops won’t receive the rainfall they desperately require.