Malting barley
Andy Doyle on 14 Apr 2021
Tillage management: work load switches to plant protection once again
With planting now almost completed, the work emphasis shifts to growth regulation, nitrogen on spring crops and fungicide on winter cereals.
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.
Siobhán Walsh on 17 Mar 2021
Altering nitrogen rates after cover crops on malting barley ground
Protein specifications can be difficult to meet in malting barley. Catch crops have many benefits in tillage rotations but can make decisions on nitrogen rates more complicated.
Stephen Robb on 17 Mar 2021
Listen: From the Tramlines back for 2021
Stephen Robb profiles all 12 farmers who are taking part in this years From the Tramlines.
Katriona Kinsella on 17 Mar 2021
My Farming Week: Wesley Hatton, Ballyhyland, Caim, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
Wexford sheep and tillage farmer Wesley Hatton is busy lambing ewes and ploughing fields, thankfully he has plenty of help from his family.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Mar 2021
Liquid N: the quick facts
Liquid nitrogen is not a foliar fertiliser. It's a soil acting fertiliser and so needs to be applied in large droplets.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Mar 2021
Why terroir could change the face of Irish whiskey production
The popularity of the product shows the importance of provenance. Waterford Distillery's breakthrough could revolutionise the Irish whiskey market.
Siobhán Walsh on 26 Feb 2021
Cork man claims Dairygold malting barley award
From Castletownroche in Co Cork, David O'Gorman has produced consistently high-quality malting barley and his 2020 malting barley crop averaged 3.2t/ac.
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.
Siobhán Walsh on 24 Feb 2021
Protein limit increased, but is there incentive to grow distilling barley?
Even with a rise in protein limits, reaching distilling grade remains a challenge and very dependent on weather.
Pat O'Toole on 24 Feb 2021
Drinks industry must step up-IGGG
Bobby Miller wants to see the Irish drinks industry become as important as our dairy sector.
Siobhán Walsh on 22 Feb 2021
Sustainability the focus as finalists chosen for Dairygold malting barley awards
All four finalists are focused on sustainable farming practices such as rotation, cover cropping and creating wildlife habitats.
Siobhán Walsh on 18 Feb 2021
2021 malting barley list released
No new varieties were added to the list in 2021. Gangway, Laureate and RGT Planet are the three varieties listed.
Siobhán Walsh on 18 Feb 2021
Terroir does exist in Irish whiskey – Teagasc
‘Terroir’ is a term used to describe how the environment surrounding a crop can affect its physical expression and is commonly used in wine and cognac.
Siobhán Walsh on 05 Feb 2021
Laois man takes Glanbia’s top grain award
A Laois man took the overall award, while 12 winners were announced from all over the country and across Glanbia’s wide-ranging grain intake.
Siobhán Walsh on 27 Jan 2021
Glanbia and Dairygold lay out barley plans
Both Dairygold and Glanbia currently plan to take in the same amount of barley as in previous years.
Andy Doyle on 13 Jan 2021
Teagasc focus on tillage for a month
The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions have altered the format of the series of Teagasc annual tillage events which will now take place on-line.
Stephen Robb on 13 Jan 2021
Mixed reaction to Boortmalt forward price of €200/t
The fixed-price offer set by Boortmalt has drawn mixed reactions from industry leaders.
Stephen Robb on 12 Jan 2021
Boortmalt offers €200/t fixed price for 20% of growers' contracts
The maltster has given growers until close of business on 13 January to accept the fixed price offer.
Andy Doyle on 11 Jan 2021
A month of focus on tillage issues
Ongoing lockdown restrictions prevent the normal spring conference and seminars from taking place, but they will be replaced by a series of events over the next six weeks.