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Farmer Writes: this year may be a financial disaster
Gerald Potterton
"I decided to sow 50ac of our lowest yielding tillage land to grass and arable silage this spring. I like some dog and stick farming."
27 March 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: more positive, but a lot to watch
Grain markets looked more positive this week, but there are many different things to keep an eye on.
13 March 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: markets a little bit more positive this week
Grain markets looked a little bit better this week than they have in recent times, as some supply concerns come into the market.
Grain Trends: oilseed rape recovers
Wheat markets are not looking great at present, but oilseed rape is a positive to look at in the markets.
6 March 2024 Markets
Tirlán launches Truly Gluten Free drinks in US
This is good news for Irish tillage farmers, as new markets open up for gluten-free oats which offer growers a price premium.
5 March 2024 News
Tillage area could fall by over 20,000ha
Current indications suggest that tillage area could fall by 20,000 to 30,000ha this year, as farmers struggle to compete for land and face low prices and wet weather.
28 February 2024 News
Grain Trends: slight lift in markets
Grain markets were slightly more positive this week. Wet weather is hitting some markets.
28 February 2024 Markets
No change in ration prices for March
There is little appetite to reduce prices on livestock rations going into March.
28 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Grain Trends: a buyer’s market
Prices are not in a good place at present, as grain supplies look healthy in many parts of the world.
21 February 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: oilseed rape positive beside falling grain market
Wheat prices were not looking good this week. However, oilseed rape gained in recent days and is one to watch.
14 February 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: prices fall further
Grain prices have been falling downwards in recent weeks and this trend has continued this week.
7 February 2024 Markets
Lower grain prices slow to impact feed trade
Prices for grain and proteins used in animal feed are falling in value, but will not impact ration prices until late spring.
7 February 2024 Northern Ireland