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Have your say on Irish whiskey rules

The Irish whiskey consultation is currently under way and needs to be submitted by 4 September 2026.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Have your say on Irish whiskey rules

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One wheat variety was my 2026 harvest star - another a 'bloody disgrace'

One wheat variety was my 2026 harvest star - another a 'bloody disgrace'

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

Tillage support packages 'must be delivered and extended'

Tillage support packages 'must be delivered and extended'

NEWS 11 August 2026

Drought hitting crops on light land

Drought hitting crops on light land

Drought hitting crops on light land

CROPS 5 August 2026

Grain Trends: markets fall with oil and sellers

Grain Trends: markets fall with oil and sellers

Grain Trends: markets fall with oil and sellers

MARKETS 5 August 2026

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The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

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.

CROPS 8 July 2026

The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income

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.

CROPS 8 July 2026

Reminder: trailer numbers mandatory for 2026 harvest

Reminder: trailer numbers mandatory for 2026 harvest

If you are drawing grain this harvest and are part of the Irish Grain Assurance Scheme, then you need trailer numbers on your grain trailers.

HUSBANDRY 8 July 2026

Tillage Podcast: harvest report from the midlands as wheat cut in Kildare

Tillage Podcast: harvest report from the midlands as wheat cut in Kildare

This week’s show features an interview with James O’Loughlin of Quinns and a chance to win one of three €250 fuel vouchers.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Grain Trends: prices lift this week

Grain Trends: prices lift this week

Grain prices lifted this week as many different factors affected the market, including conflict and dry weather.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

Currently, Ireland is highly dependent on imported flour, as the Irish milling wheat industry died out decades ago.

NEWS 8 July 2026

My Farming Week: James English, Ballintrehy, Ballylooby, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: James English, Ballintrehy, Ballylooby, Co Tipperary

James English started cutting his winter barley crop last week and he plans to start cutting oats on Friday and tackle the oilseed rape in the middle of next week if the fine weather continues.

NEWS 8 July 2026

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