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Watch: a day in a processing plant during harvest
Sarah McIntosh
With yields back for malting barley, John Dalton from Dalton’s Chancellors Mills takes us through its purpose-built grain processing plant in Athy.
5 August 2026 Crops
The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income
Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.
2 August 2026 Crops
The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income
Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.
More new spring barley varieties on the way
Spring barley varieties are in good shape and there are some promising varieties in the pipeline, with increased seed availability for some key varieties this year.
8 July 2026 Varieties
2025 harvest prices announced by Tirlán
Tirlán has announced its green grain harvest prices for 2025. The co-op pays a trading bonus of €10/t where growers meet requirements.
9 October 2025 News
Boortmalt asks growers to cut emissions
Malting barley growers could be paid for a carbon credit under a new programme from Boortmalt, who is partnering with Soil Capital.
18 September 2024 News
Early nitrogen essential this season
Crops are going in late this season, so it is important to get nitrogen on early to get crops off to a good start and to meet protein specifications.
30 April 2024 News