Grain
Tommy Moyles on 09 Jun 2021
200,000t of grain storage hits the market in the UK
An opportunity to acquire 200,000t worth of grain storage across Scotland and the north of England ahead of the 2021 harvest has come up.
Gary Abbott on 09 Jun 2021
Hardi sprayer the edge for Wexford farmer
Gary Abbott caught up father and son duo Philip and Francis Kehoe to find out how their Hardi Commander Twin Force air assisted sprayer is performing and why this concept suits the business
Andy Doyle on 02 Jun 2021
Oat crops badly hit by spring weather and husbandry
Some combinations of growth regulation, temperature and stem development stage have resulted in a severe abnormality in some oat crops, with inevitable yield consequences.
Noel Bardon on 02 Jun 2021
IFA calls for 'proper labelling' of livestock rations
The IFA wants to see producers increase the amount of information provided to farmers on feed labels.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 May 2021
Farm launches Offaly good oat drink
The Lynams use locally-grown oats to produce the product, which will be available in the shops this week.
Barry Cassidy on 19 May 2021
Global trade for beef, lamb, milk and grain on fire
Farmgate prices for beef, lamb, milk, and grain are outperforming last year by up to 20%, and more in some cases.
Phelim O'Neill on 19 May 2021
Sanitiser contributes to ClonBio profit increase
ClonBio's Hungarian subsidiary delivers strong performance as former Bank of Ireland chief executive is appointed chair.
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.
Stephen Robb on 27 Apr 2021
Dry weather in the driving seat as grain markets remain strong
Dry weather concerns continue to drive grain market this week, writes Stephen Robb.
Katriona Kinsella on 23 Apr 2021
In pictures: Arable April across the island of Ireland
Be in with a chance of winning a Sencrop Raincrop connected rain gauge and a year's subscription to their mobile application by sending in your Arable April photos.
Darren Carty on 21 Apr 2021
Building a grain store under TAMS
The acceptance of grant aid for construction of a grain store means the building must be erected in accordance with Department of Agriculture building specifications.
Darren Carty on 21 Apr 2021
Points to note when completing a TAMS II application
From one tranche to the next applicants need to be cognisant of selection criteria and the marking scheme.
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.
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.
Stephen Robb on 07 Apr 2021
Bullish maize outlook overshadows bearish wheat markets
A bullish maize market continues to drive international grain market sentiment.
Stephen Robb on 30 Mar 2021
Listen: the future of the Irish tillage industry
Andy Doyle talks to Seedtech’s Tim O’Donovan about the future prospects for the tillage industry in Ireland.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Mar 2021
Fertiliser prices to rise again in April
Fertiliser merchants across NI indicate that further price increases are expected on new stocks delivered in April.
Stephen Robb on 14 Mar 2021
Chinese demand for grain likely to continue into 2021 - AHDB
Demand for grain by China has been central to the rally in grain prices over the last nine months.
Peter McCann on 03 Mar 2021
Feed mills question protein crop scheme
The pilot will run for the 2021 and 2022 scheme years and will allow payments of £330/ha/year for growing combinable beans, peas, or sweet lupins.
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.