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Grain Trends: wheat steady as oilseed drops
Siobhán Walsh
Oilseed rape prices dropped dramatically in the last few days, after a significant rise in recent weeks.
15 April 2024 Crop protection
Examine your varieties closely
Knowing what your varieties’ strengths and weaknesses are is essential to be able to manage your crop correctly throughout the season.
10 April 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: oilseed rape on the up
Grain markets were steady this week and oilseed rape prices increased.
Grain Trends: planting progressing well in France
Weather and oil prices were affecting markets this week, with oilseed rape moving up and wheat remaining fairly steady.
3 April 2024 Markets
Home Farm: wet weather still slowing progress
On the tillage side, land has certainly got firmer and the water level in what I use as an indicator ditch has dropped significantly.
3 April 2024 Viewpoints
Home Farm: some progress at last
Some of the headlands have effectively no crop at all. It’s not just a low plant population - it’s a total absence of any plants.
27 March 2024 Viewpoints
Grain Trends: more positive, but a lot to watch
Grain markets looked more positive this week, but there are many different things to keep an eye on.
27 March 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: markets on the up
Grain markets looked more positive this week, with many factors affecting markets. However, global grain production is forecast up for 2024/2025.
20 March 2024 Markets
Oat juice factory approved in Co Donegal
Errigal Bay, the company set to run the operation, said it will use oats and oilseed rape from Co Donegal farmers.
19 March 2024 News
Home Farm: spring work restarts
We are continuing to buy in young cattle as we sell beef out and with the slurry in the slatted houses now reasonably under control, things are more comfortable than they were even 10 days ago.
13 March 2024 Viewpoints
Grain Trends: markets a little bit more positive this week
Grain markets looked a little bit better this week than they have in recent times, as some supply concerns come into the market.
13 March 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: oilseed rape recovers
Wheat markets are not looking great at present, but oilseed rape is a positive to look at in the markets.
6 March 2024 Markets