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Grain Trends: prices remain volatile

Grain prices are still volatile. Oilseed rape prices remain strong and are worth a look ahead as crops are in the ground.

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Grain Trends: prices remain volatile

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Call for higher Irish grain requirement in whiskey as US tariffs to end

Call for higher Irish grain requirement in whiskey as US tariffs to end

NEWS 14 September 2026

A win for golf and tillage farmers: US tariffs to be removed from Irish whiskey

A win for golf and tillage farmers: US tariffs to be removed from Irish whiskey

NEWS 13 September 2026

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

NEWS 4 September 2026

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, rain and whiskey rules

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, rain and whiskey rules

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, rain and whiskey rules

HUSBANDRY 26 August 2026

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Have your say on Irish whiskey rules

Have your say on Irish whiskey rules

The Irish whiskey consultation is currently under way and needs to be submitted by 4 September 2026.

NEWS 22 March 2026

Irish whiskey consultation opens

Irish whiskey consultation opens

Currently, Irish grain is not required to be used to produce Irish whiskey.

NEWS 22 March 2026

Challenges in distilling markets can be overcome

Challenges in distilling markets can be overcome

Distilling markets are challenging at present, but there is positivity ahead and demand for Guinness is helping malting barley markets.

NEWS 22 March 2026

Trump gives Northern Irish whiskey a competitive advantage

Trump gives Northern Irish whiskey a competitive advantage

President Trump’s announcement of the move only referenced Scottish whiskey.

NEWS 22 March 2026

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Maize imports increased dramatically in 2025, while wheat and barley imports decreased. Price probably played a role in this.

NEWS 22 March 2026

Carlow brothers diversify into whiskey making

Carlow brothers diversify into whiskey making

The pair have received LEADER funding to convert outhouses and sheds on their family farm into a whiskey maturation, bonding and bottling business.

NEWS 22 March 2026

Whiskey consultation to open soon

Whiskey consultation to open soon

The whiskey consultation which has been delayed is to open soon and will open for two months before opposition to the consultation can take place.

NEWS 22 March 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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