Barley
Gerald Potterton on 12 May 2021
Farmer Writes: difficult to say what harm the Arctic spring has done
The frost might have been the least of our oilseed rape’s problem, writes Gerald Potterton.
Andy Doyle on 12 May 2021
Grain Trends: another week of ups and downs
Grain prices have come through a turbulent week of trading to finish up on the previous week.
Andy Doyle on 05 May 2021
Grain Trends: markets weakened but stabilised again
International grain prices fell through last week, but they seem to have stabilised and may even be picking up again this week, especially maize.
Kieran Mailey on 05 May 2021
CAN prices rise by £12/t for May
Some merchants have implemented further price rises to CAN from the start of May
Andy Doyle on 05 May 2021
Rain was welcome but heat would now be welcomed
The few fine weeks enabled planting to be completed and the timely application of plant protection products around the country.
Andy Doyle on 03 May 2021
Structuring a large export industry
The large tower and bunker grain stores operated by CBN in Western Australia are indicative of an industry that is largely geared for export.
Andy Doyle on 28 Apr 2021
Grain price rise gathers pace
While grain price increases accelerated last week, any little changes on the supply or demand side could cause them to weaken again.
Andy Doyle on 28 Apr 2021
Tillage Management: T1 fungicide time for winter wheat
With planting now virtually completed, the focus turns to plant protection to help deliver good yield potential.
Stephen Robb on 28 Apr 2021
From the Tramlines: moisture needed on all fronts
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Kerry, Wexford and Down where all crops are in need of moisture.
Andy Doyle on 21 Apr 2021
Grain trends: prices kick on as weather concerns escalate
Having weakened somewhat in March and early April, prices for new-crop wheat and barley continue to strengthen, as weather concerns intensify.
Andy Doyle on 21 Apr 2021
Grain price hike provides forward selling opportunity
Weather concerns around the world are driving up grain prices to provide opportunities for forward selling.
Gerald Potterton on 14 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: a faux pas with spraying and a walk through the fields
Low but intense rays of spring sunshine can bestow a particular and unique beauty on an otherwise insignificant tree resplendent with emerging foliage, writes Gerald Potterton.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Apr 2021
Feed prices forecast to rise again in May
Growing demand for a limited supply of maize is fuelling further rises in the feed trade within NI.
John Sleigh on 14 Apr 2021
Farm Profit Programme helps three businesses make change
This week, John Sleigh speaks with three farmers who have changed their business with help from the Farm Profit Programme
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Apr 2021
Keep canary grass under control or it could be costly
Lesser canary grass is turning into a serious problem in some areas, particularly where spring barley is common and continuous.
Andy Doyle on 10 Apr 2021
Ramularia control will need more than chemicals
With chlorothalonil no longer a legal option for ramularia control, it has become increasingly important to make IPM part of the control strategy, write Steven Kildea and Deirdre Doyle of Teagasc.
The Dealer on 10 Apr 2021
Is the straw scheme infected by wild oats provision?
Has the straw incorporation scheme been transformed from a horse to a camel by a variety of outside influences?
Pat O'Toole on 07 Apr 2021
Farmers with oats first in line if straw scheme is oversubscribed
It seems that planting even a single parcel of oats will lift a farmer to the top of the rankings for inclusion in the straw incorporation scheme
Kieran Mailey on 07 Apr 2021
Northwest behind with spring crops
Unsettled weather has limited progress with spring planting in some areas
Stephen Robb on 07 Apr 2021
Grain Trends: demand slows but prospects still good
International maize prices continue to support grain prices this week. At home, movement has eased, as dry spring weather returns.