Malting barley
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
Drinks industry must step up-IGGG
Bobby Miller wants to see the Irish drinks industry become as important as our dairy sector.
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.
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.
Pat O'Toole on 06 Jan 2021
Boortmalt to outsource contracts
The Athy-based malster want local merchants to assemble barley for them. Siobhan Walsh and Pat O'Toole write
Stephen Robb on 06 Jan 2021
Over 1,100ha of winter malting barley sown
Winter malting barley has been grown under trial in Ireland since 2018 and the area is set to increase substantially
Siobhán Walsh on 30 Dec 2020
Agronomists to leave Boortmalt
It has emerged that some agronomists at the company are to leave. Pat O'Toole and Siobhán Walsh report
The Dealer on 22 Dec 2020
Boortmalt to sell two Wexford intakes?
The Dealer has heard rumours that two intakes are to be sold.
Stephen Robb on 02 Dec 2020
New crop science degree opportunities at UCD
Stephen Robb takes a look at the new Crop Science degree at University College Dublin which will be enrolling its first students in 2021.