Wheat

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 26 August 2026

Exclusive: 2026 cereal production down slightly

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WORLD 26 August 2026

Grain Trends: US crop area up to balance reduced yields

Grain Trends: US crop area up to balance reduced yields

MARKETS 19 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'

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

FARMER WRITES 12 August 2026

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

CROPS 5 August 2026

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Grain Trends: prices drop, but have gained

Grain Trends: prices drop, but have gained

Prices dropped back from a peak last week, but have held on to some of the gains from the past few weeks.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

Farmer Writes: is this one of the great summers of our time?

Farmer Writes: is this one of the great summers of our time?

The summers of 1976 and 1977 were very hot and I have vivid memories of replacing a fan belt on the New Holland 1540S combine in unbearable heat.

FARMER WRITES 11 July 2026

Home Farm: Waiting for wheat

Home Farm: Waiting for wheat

This year's Orcade followed wheat which made the 4.1 tonnes yield even better in relation to Cassia's performance after oilseed rape.

VIEWPOINTS 11 July 2026

Tillage Podcast: harvest report from the midlands as wheat cut in Kildare

Tillage Podcast: harvest report from the midlands as wheat cut in Kildare

This week’s show features an interview with James O’Loughlin of Quinns and a chance to win one of three €250 fuel vouchers.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Grain Trends: prices lift this week

Grain Trends: prices lift this week

Grain prices lifted this week as many different factors affected the market, including conflict and dry weather.

MARKETS 11 July 2026

Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

Currently, Ireland is highly dependent on imported flour, as the Irish milling wheat industry died out decades ago.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

The choice of varieties in winter wheat continues to improve and there are some good options available to growers.

VARIETIES 11 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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