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Growing barley after beans reduces environmental impact by 25%

A crop of spring beans can improve the yield, reduce the amount of chemical nitrogen applied and lower the environmental impact of a following crop of spring barley.

NEWS 23 October 2026

Growing barley after beans reduces environmental impact by 25%

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Watch: 'the price is the problem' - sowing winter barley in Ballacolla

Watch: 'the price is the problem' - sowing winter barley in Ballacolla

NEWS 22 October 2026

Grain Trends: markets drop, but still reasons for increases

Grain Trends: markets drop, but still reasons for increases

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Feed prices stabilise as merchants reluctant to forward price

Feed prices stabilise as merchants reluctant to forward price

Feed prices stabilise as merchants reluctant to forward price

NEWS 14 October 2026

Grain Trends: prices more positive this week

Grain Trends: prices more positive this week

Grain Trends: prices more positive this week

MARKETS 14 October 2026

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IFA warns Irish malting barley supply could collapse without Boortmalt action

IFA warns Irish malting barley supply could collapse without Boortmalt action

There was no commitment from the Boortmalt representatives on the night to scrap the €10/t parity charge which has angered growers.

NEWS 14 October 2026

What four years of trials reveal about BYDV-tolerant winter barley

What four years of trials reveal about BYDV-tolerant winter barley

BYDV tolerant varieties provide higher grain yields in medium and high BYDV pressure years. Conor Kehoe reports

CROPS 7 October 2026

IFA seeks meeting with Boortmalt amid calls to remove charge

IFA seeks meeting with Boortmalt amid calls to remove charge

The IFA wants to discuss the removal of the €10/t charge on malting-barley price and to discuss the future of malting barley in Ireland.

NEWS 1 October 2026

Grain trends: busiest week of price announcements

Grain trends: busiest week of price announcements

It has been a busy week of price announcements. Here is a report on Irish, European and US prices.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Dairygold announces 2026 harvest grain prices

Dairygold announces 2026 harvest grain prices

Dairygold has announced its harvest grain prices for 2026, as well as prices for beans and oilseed rape.

NEWS 29 September 2026

Some malt-barley suppliers to be paid more for feed barley

Some malt-barley suppliers to be paid more for feed barley

Suppliers may be disappointed with the price they will receive for high-quality malting barley.

NEWS 29 September 2026

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 has announced its harvest grain prices for 2026 and this year there were changes to the trading bonus spends.

NEWS 28 September 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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