Winter wheat

Harvest yields take a hit due to hot weather

The heatwave and hot weather is likely to have hit cereal yields this harvest, according to a survey by the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Harvest yields take a hit due to hot weather

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Cutting beans and planting oilseed rape

Cutting beans and planting oilseed rape

CROPS 26 August 2026

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

NEWS 14 August 2026

Harvest in full gear for spring barley

Harvest in full gear for spring barley

Harvest in full gear for spring barley

NEWS 12 August 2026

Yield Watch: wheat harvested and differences clear on the weighbridge

Yield Watch: wheat harvested and differences clear on the weighbridge

Yield Watch: wheat harvested and differences clear on the weighbridge

CROPS 12 August 2026

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Harvest continues, specifications a challenge on malt

Harvest continues, specifications a challenge on malt

The harvest continued in recent days as farmers cut crops ahead of the showers and worked to bale straw in good conditions.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Lots of technology was on show at Cereals 2026, with Agrii claiming a technology-led approach can increase winter wheat yields by 0.82t/ha. Conor Kehoe reports.

CROPS 11 July 2026

Early harvest continues with wheat, rye and spring barley

Early harvest continues with wheat, rye and spring barley

The early harvest is continuing across the country with winter wheat, winter rye and spring barley all being harvested.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Impressive oilseed rape and a GPS theft

Impressive oilseed rape and a GPS theft

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Cork and Tyrone, as the harvest progresses in dry conditions.

CROPS 11 July 2026

Extremely early spring barley harvest in dry weather

Extremely early spring barley harvest in dry weather

Winter wheat and winter oilseed rape are being harvested across the country, while the spring barley harvest has also started.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Harvest continues at pace as oilseed rape performs well

Harvest continues at pace as oilseed rape performs well

Harvest is moving fast and oilseed rape is a crop that has proven itself on farms, but it needs to be minded.

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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