Grain prices

More malting contract cuts for Boortmalt suppliers

Growers affected by the complete cut of the malting barley contract at Stradbally Town and Country will attend a meeting this week, while other merchants have seen contracts reduced.

NEWS 29 January 2026

More malting contract cuts for Boortmalt suppliers

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Grain Trends: trade deal positive for whiskey

Grain Trends: trade deal positive for whiskey

NEWS 28 January 2026

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

NEWS 27 January 2026

Dempsey at Large: what trends in birth figures tell us

Dempsey at Large: what trends in birth figures tell us

Dempsey at Large: what trends in birth figures tell us

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Grain Trends: supplies high across all grains

Grain Trends: supplies high across all grains

Grain Trends: supplies high across all grains

MARKETS 21 January 2026

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Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

The price of a tonne of malting barley has been declining since a peak in 2022. Meanwhile the price of a pint has increased.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Grain Trends: Dairygold announces minimum beans price

Grain Trends: Dairygold announces minimum beans price

The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report this week and forecast an increase in the supply and production of wheat and maize.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Minimum price of €230/t offered for beans by Dairygold

Minimum price of €230/t offered for beans by Dairygold

Dairygold has released its minimum contract price for beans. The price is released in January of each year.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Grain Trends: markets stable but well behind on 2025

Grain Trends: markets stable but well behind on 2025

Grain prices at present are well behind where they were this time last year, as supply continues to affect markets.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Grain Trends: highs and lows of the tillage year

Grain Trends: highs and lows of the tillage year

Here’s a look at the high and low prices of the year and some of the things that affected prices this season.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

As markets wind up for the year, they look to be continuing their downward trend and oilseed rape is at some of its lowest prices of the year.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

Malting price is not good at present. We look at factors affecting markets and profits at present, such as fertiliser and oil.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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