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Grain Trends: prices up this week as farmers plant

Farmers are planting winter crops, while also being paid in full for crops delivered for harvest 2026.

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Grain Trends: prices up this week as farmers plant

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IFA seeks early payment of €30m tillage support in 2027

IFA seeks early payment of €30m tillage support in 2027

NEWS 7 October 2026

IFA to hold emergency meeting for malting barley growers

IFA to hold emergency meeting for malting barley growers

NEWS 6 October 2026

Tirlán grain bonus system to change for 2027

Tirlán grain bonus system to change for 2027

Tirlán grain bonus system to change for 2027

NEWS 30 September 2026

Dairygold announces 2026 harvest grain prices

Dairygold announces 2026 harvest grain prices

Dairygold announces 2026 harvest grain prices

NEWS 29 September 2026

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Malting barley premium under threat, grain growers group warns

Malting barley premium under threat, grain growers group warns

As malting barley prices are being set, the Irish Grain Growers Group has highlighted that growers must receive a premium for the extra risk they take on growing the crop.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Centenary Thurles out of the blocks on grain prices

Centenary Thurles out of the blocks on grain prices

Centenary Thurles has released harvest grain prices for 2026. It is the first co-op or merchant to officially announce grain prices for 2026.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Tillage talks at Ploughing 2026

Tillage talks at Ploughing 2026

There will be plenty of tillage talk at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the 2026 National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Call for higher Irish grain requirement in whiskey as US tariffs to end

Call for higher Irish grain requirement in whiskey as US tariffs to end

Tillage farmers are seeking higher requirements for Irish grain to be used in Irish whiskey as US tariffs are to be removed.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

Weeds expert, winter cereal herbicide, survey results and much more in store in this week's podcast.

NEWS 28 August 2026

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

The IFA has made a submission proposing the introduction of a whiskey category made from 100% Irish grain, fully recognising the contribution of Irish tillage farmers to the Irish whiskey sector.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Farm Tech Talk: changing land use, BVD numbers and fodder budgets

Farm Tech Talk: changing land use, BVD numbers and fodder budgets

Tune into a jam-packed Farm Tech Talk this week, where the panel looks at land use in Ireland, the number of BVD-positive calves and more.

NEWS 28 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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