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Malting barley premium under threat, grain growers group warns

As malting barley prices are being set, the Irish Grain Growers Group has highlighted that growers must receive a premium for the extra risk they take on growing the crop.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Malting barley premium under threat, grain growers group warns

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Centenary Thurles out of the blocks on grain prices

Centenary Thurles out of the blocks on grain prices

NEWS 18 September 2026

Tillage talks at Ploughing 2026

Tillage talks at Ploughing 2026

NEWS 15 September 2026

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

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

NEWS 14 September 2026

Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

NEWS 10 September 2026

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IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

The IFA has made a submission proposing the introduction of a whiskey category made from 100% Irish grain, fully recognising the contribution of Irish tillage farmers to the Irish whiskey sector.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Farm Tech Talk: changing land use, BVD numbers and fodder budgets

Farm Tech Talk: changing land use, BVD numbers and fodder budgets

Tune into a jam-packed Farm Tech Talk this week, where the panel looks at land use in Ireland, the number of BVD-positive calves and more.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Grain Trends: prices up to highest in a month

Grain Trends: prices up to highest in a month

Prices have increased, but there are a number of factors in the market affecting markets at present.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Oat 'feed' imported as 50,000t of Irish crop sit in store

Oat 'feed' imported as 50,000t of Irish crop sit in store

Irish oats sit in store, while an oat waste product is being imported into the country to be fed to animals.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Inside the 3,000ac Canadian farm sowing 38 acres an hour

Inside the 3,000ac Canadian farm sowing 38 acres an hour

Conor Kehoe reports on a visit to a 3,000ac family farm in Alberta, Canada back in May.

CROPS 12 August 2026

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 12 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'

Gerald Potterton is happy with this year's wheat harvest, while his five-year average yield remains the same at 4t/acre.

FARMER WRITES 12 August 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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