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Sourcing fertiliser a 'nightmare' for merchants
Rachel Donovan
An independent merchant in Galway said that the west of Ireland is essentially being starved of fertiliser.
16 April 2025 News
Clampdown on farm plastic returns
There are stricter rules ahead for farmers disposing of silage plastic this year.
10 April 2025 News
New general manager at Associated Trading Co-operatives
Former head of agribusiness at Tipperary Co-op joins Associated Trading Co-operatives.
Fertiliser prices continue to rise steadily
Fertiliser deliveries have been "mad busy" according to merchants for the last three to four weeks with no sign of a let up.
19 March 2025 News
Editorial: malting is the future
Nothing beats regular communication and key messages well in advance of field work.
12 March 2025 Viewpoints
Malting meeting: top considerations and questions
A meeting next week will see Boortmalt, the IFA and malting barley growers come together as the spring planting season is underway.
5 March 2025 News
Fertiliser prices holding steady this week
As volumes on the move increase, prices are keenest in the west and the border counties, perhaps in part due to older, better-priced product being on-hand.
5 March 2025 News
Price offers close with low uptake on malting
Uptake was reported to be low on the price offer for Boortmalt suppliers, while a feed barley price offer attracted some.
26 February 2025 News
Fertiliser price rise ahead of spring rush
Quotes from local suppliers vary significantly this week, with a few merchants still holding older stock at lower prices.
19 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Comment: seed orders less sustainable with cuts
Growers ordered seed long before contract cuts from Boortmalt were announced. They could have changed their cropping plans.
12 February 2025 News
Editorial: malt contracts - trust works two ways
Both growers and merchants understand if markets are under pressure, then it filters back.
12 February 2025 Viewpoints
Boortmalt cuts malting barley contracts
Boortmalt has cut malting barley contracts across the country. Pat O'Toole and Siobhán Walsh report.
11 February 2025 News