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Opinion: whiskey tariffs are the cloud in bright March skies
Pat O'Toole
Good weather means a spring in the step of farmers planting crops, but the markets are not as bright as the weather, with tariffs (yet again) a threat.
6 March 2025 News
Irish Distillers to pause whiskey production
The stoppage in production is concerning for the whiskey and malting barley industries in Ireland. Tillage farm incomes may be affected.
5 March 2025 News
Malting meeting: top considerations and questions
A meeting next week will see Boortmalt, the IFA and malting barley growers come together as the spring planting season is underway.
English whiskey distilleries looking to improve label
English whiskey rules could tighten up as a group of distilleries have applied for a geographical indication.
26 February 2025 News
Kentucky whiskey from Kentucky grain
Kentucky is famous for its whiskey, producing 95% of the world’s bourbon and using locally sourced grain.
1 January 2025 News
Receivers appointed to Waterford Whisky distillery
Waterford Whisky has called in receivers as it fails to come up with fresh funding, Janine Kennedy and Rachel Donovan report.
29 November 2024 News
Boortmalt to expand Minch Malt in Athy
IFA grain chair Kieran McEvoy said the announcement by Boortmalt is a positive story for the tillage sector.
14 November 2024 News