Wheat

Farmer Writes: the earthy season of planting begins

Gerald Potterton writes about the seasonal transition underway for tillage farmers.

FARMER WRITES 7 October 2026

Farmer Writes: the earthy season of planting begins

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Wheat nearly ripe on space station

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Dairygold announces 2026 harvest grain prices

Dairygold announces 2026 harvest grain prices

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Tirlán announces €220/t for barley; €230/t for wheat, including bonuses

Tirlán announces €220/t for barley; €230/t for wheat, including bonuses

Tirlán announces €220/t for barley; €230/t for wheat, including bonuses

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Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

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Dempsey at Large: Farm policy - not rocket science

Dempsey at Large: Farm policy - not rocket science

The farm policy that has driven the production of sufficient food of improving quality is clear.

VIEWPOINTS 12 August 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 12 August 2026

Grain Trends: markets surge this week

Grain Trends: markets surge this week

Grain markets have surged this week, but is it a peak or will it continue? There are many factors affecting prices.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Exclusive: 2026 cereal production down slightly

Exclusive: 2026 cereal production down slightly

Cereal production is down this year, some crops really disappointed farmers, while others surprised in a short growing season, writes Siobhán Walsh.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico.

WORLD 12 August 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 12 August 2026

One wheat variety was my 2026 harvest star - another a 'bloody disgrace'

One wheat variety was my 2026 harvest star - another a 'bloody disgrace'

Gerald Potterton is happy with this year's wheat harvest, while his five-year average yield remains the same at 4t/acre.

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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