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Barley

Brewers grains to fuel elite athletes

There are loads of opportunities to produce high-protein ingredients from Irish grain and plants. This can also make for a more sustainable production chain.

15 December 2024 NEWS
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US sets rules for native barley use in whiskey production

A new set of rules was outlined by the US Department of Treasury on 13 December and outlines a requirement to use native barley.

14 December 2024 NEWS

56% of tillage farms earn positive margin

A Teagasc report has shown that many tillage farms are not profitable. However, incomes are predicted to improve in 2025.

8 December 2024 NEWS
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Grain Trends: rapeseed takes a jump

Oilseed rape prices increased significantly this week. Wheat prices recovered slightly from a drop last week.

4 December 2024 MARKETS
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Livestock ration prices hold in December

There is no movement on December price quotes for livestock rations in Northern Ireland.

4 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

UK cereal supplies tight, exports to decline

A large amount of cereals are imported from Northern Ireland and Britain into Ireland, but production is down.

3 December 2024 NEWS

Survey: regulations pressuring tillage farmers

Regulations are putting pressure on farmers and causing issues for maximising the area of premium crops being grown.

1 December 2024 NEWS
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Receivers appointed to Waterford Whisky distillery

Waterford Whisky has called in receivers as it fails to come up with fresh funding, Janine Kennedy and Rachel Donovan report.

29 November 2024 NEWS

Winter cereal area estimated up almost 27,000ha

Teagasc has released winter cereal and oilseed rape cropping area estimates for the 2025 season.

24 November 2024 NEWS