Wheat
Andy Doyle on 21 Jul 2021
Grain Trends: prices rally again on weather support
Changed weather conditions act to pressure wheat supply and support prices.
Stephen Robb on 14 Jul 2021
From the Tramlines: days away from harvest 2021
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Tipperary, Donegal and Kildare where harvest 2021 is only a matter of days away.
Andy Doyle on 14 Jul 2021
Grain Trends: weather remains a dominant factor
Dryness across northern US states and Canada and rain in many European countries dominate current market sentiment for different reasons.
Andy Doyle on 07 Jul 2021
Tillage Management: ripening slowed by variable weather
This is a critical time of year to check for the presence of grass weeds and this is key to all further action.
Andy Doyle on 07 Jul 2021
Grain Trends: prices rise and then fall again
Grain prices were supported last week by a lower than expected rise in US maize acreage, but they dropped again this week because of a favourable weather forecast for US maize production.
Siobhán Walsh on 30 Jun 2021
Variety open days provide hope and concern
The variety open days provided plenty of information and opportunity to examine differences and those varieties new to the fields.
Andy Doyle on 30 Jun 2021
Grain trends: futures price slips below €204/t
Markets remain very volatile but this week's USDA area report is likely to set the direction of price travel for a number of weeks to come.
Andy Doyle on 25 Jun 2021
Getting to know the basics of cereals
Cereals as a primary food are the biggest user of agricultural land in the world.
Siobhán Walsh on 23 Jun 2021
Tillage area increases by almost 7,000ha
The area planted to tillage crops increased by almost 2% this year. Cereal crops accounted for most of this increase, while the area planted to protein crops decreased.
Phelim O'Neill on 23 Jun 2021
Global Report: stories from around the world
Brief reports from around the world including USA, Australia, UK and world beef production forecast.
Andy Doyle on 16 Jun 2021
Grain prices: a week of weakening sentiment and prices
Grain markets have become increasingly nervous, as the prospects of higher production volumes continue to drive market volatility.
Andy Doyle on 09 Jun 2021
Tillage Management: many crops moving towards final fungicide timing
Warmer weather has given better growth in recent weeks and allowed crops to get close to the normal growth stages they would be at for this time of year.
Andy Doyle on 26 May 2021
Grain Trends: forward prices continue to slip
Following weeks of almost continuous price increases, grain prices have slipped significantly over the past two weeks.
Stephen Robb on 25 May 2021
Chinese demand for maize remains strong
China's demand for grain and fears for the Brazilian maize crop have helped to strengthen maize markets. However, wheat and oilseed rape have come under pressure.
Andy Doyle on 19 May 2021
Grain Trends: a week of weakening grain prices
Following weeks of almost continuous upward movement, grain prices went into reverse over the past week, but they may be levelling out again.
Siobhán Walsh on 16 May 2021
Grain production on the increase
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report was released this week and all signs are for increased production across grains and oilseeds.
Andy Doyle on 12 May 2021
Grain Trends: another week of ups and downs
Grain prices have come through a turbulent week of trading to finish up on the previous week.
Andy Doyle on 05 May 2021
Grain Trends: markets weakened but stabilised again
International grain prices fell through last week, but they seem to have stabilised and may even be picking up again this week, especially maize.
Andy Doyle on 05 May 2021
Rain was welcome but heat would now be welcomed
The few fine weeks enabled planting to be completed and the timely application of plant protection products around the country.
Andy Doyle on 28 Apr 2021
Grain price rise gathers pace
While grain price increases accelerated last week, any little changes on the supply or demand side could cause them to weaken again.