Boortmalt
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.
Pat O'Toole on 24 Feb 2021
Distilling to be 50% of Boortmalt contracts – IFA
Over 100 Wexford farmers heard they need to supply half their contracted Boortmalt tonnage at under 9.8% protein.
Siobhán Walsh on 24 Feb 2021
Protein limit increased, but is there incentive to grow distilling barley?
Even with a rise in protein limits, reaching distilling grade remains a challenge and very dependent on weather.
Pat O'Toole on 24 Feb 2021
Drinks industry must step up-IGGG
Bobby Miller wants to see the Irish drinks industry become as important as our dairy sector.
The Dealer on 17 Feb 2021
When farmer mentality meets corporate mindset
Complex pricing structures leave farmers feeling confused and often suspicious.
Siobhán Walsh on 27 Jan 2021
Glanbia and Dairygold lay out barley plans
Both Dairygold and Glanbia currently plan to take in the same amount of barley as in previous years.
Stephen Robb on 13 Jan 2021
Mixed reaction to Boortmalt forward price of €200/t
The fixed-price offer set by Boortmalt has drawn mixed reactions from industry leaders.
Stephen Robb on 12 Jan 2021
Boortmalt offers €200/t fixed price for 20% of growers' contracts
The maltster has given growers until close of business on 13 January to accept the fixed price offer.
Contributor on 06 Jan 2021
Big plans for winter malting barley
The area of true winter malting barley is set to increase substantially over the coming years, writes Teagasc/Boortmalt joint programme malting barley adviser, Eoin Lyons.
Pat O'Toole on 06 Jan 2021
Boortmalt to outsource contracts
The Athy-based malster want local merchants to assemble barley for them. Siobhan Walsh and Pat O'Toole write
Stephen Robb on 06 Jan 2021
Over 1,100ha of winter malting barley sown
Winter malting barley has been grown under trial in Ireland since 2018 and the area is set to increase substantially
Siobhán Walsh on 30 Dec 2020
Agronomists to leave Boortmalt
It has emerged that some agronomists at the company are to leave. Pat O'Toole and Siobhán Walsh report
The Dealer on 22 Dec 2020
Boortmalt to sell two Wexford intakes?
The Dealer has heard rumours that two intakes are to be sold.
Stephen Robb on 02 Dec 2020
Choosing a career in tillage
Stephen Robb talks to three young graduates about why they decided to pressure a career in the tillage industry.
The Dealer on 25 Nov 2020
How sustainable is the far end of the supply chain?
Diageo are targeting farm sustainability from their growers, but what about farmer sustainability?
Andy Doyle on 23 Nov 2020
Malting barley lessons from observations in 2020
Research and development must remain at the centre of malting barley husbandry if the sector is to compete internationally.
Andy Doyle on 20 Nov 2020
Boortmalt announces regional winners
Boortmalt announced its six regional malting barley excellence awards this week.
Andy Doyle on 16 Sep 2020
High malting rejections mean imports may be needed
With less than two-thirds of contracted malting barley making the grade, the impacts of this year’s difficult growing season are being felt by growers and maltsters.
Stephen Robb on 11 Sep 2020
Boortmalt malting barley intake down by 40%
The consequences of this year’s difficult growing season and harvest are being felt by both growers and maltsters.
Stephen Robb on 06 Sep 2020
FOB Creil malting barley price at €173/t
With less than two weeks to go in the Boortmalt FOB Creil malting barley pricing model, malting barley price currently stands at €173/t.