Maize

Grain Trends: markets drop, but still reasons for increases

Markets were down this week, but there are still reasons for an increase in prices in the coming weeks and months.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Grain Trends: markets drop, but still reasons for increases

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Bearish markets or bearish harvests

Bearish markets or bearish harvests

DEALER 21 October 2026

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

NEWS 7 October 2026

One wheat variety disappointed so Louth farmer is planting three

One wheat variety disappointed so Louth farmer is planting three

One wheat variety disappointed so Louth farmer is planting three

CROPS 7 October 2026

Up to £20/t added to livestock rations

Up to £20/t added to livestock rations

Up to £20/t added to livestock rations

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

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Dublin beans surprise at 2t/ac as Cork grower waits to finish harvest

Dublin beans surprise at 2t/ac as Cork grower waits to finish harvest

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Cork, Dublin and Tyrone as rye is sowed and oilseed rape is sprayed.

CROPS 23 September 2026

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

The dry spell earlier this week has allowed silage to get finished up in most cases and contractors will be focused on maize from now on.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Grain Trends: prices remain volatile

Grain Trends: prices remain volatile

Grain prices are still volatile. Oilseed rape prices remain strong and are worth a look ahead as crops are in the ground.

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 14 September 2026

Maize harvest coming into view

Maize harvest coming into view

This week, Conor Kehoe talks gets the lowdown in Offaly, Louth and Laois as farmers start thinking about cutting maize and winter planting.

CROPS 9 September 2026

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain markets are volatile at present, with many different factors affecting markets, from drought to war.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Grain Trends: US crop area up to balance reduced yields

Grain Trends: US crop area up to balance reduced yields

Grain markets have not moved too much in the past week as the Pro Farmer Crop Tour begins and the latest WASDE report is released.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

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