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Tillage Podcast: harvest prices, maize and more malt
Siobhán Walsh
On this week’s show, we talk to Goldcrop’s Dave Barry on maize and beet, to Paul McGillicuddy of the Malting Company of Ireland and have the first harvest grain prices.
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Slight easing in October feed prices
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Using native grains in Irish whiskey
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Capper Trading’s Complete Rations
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Grain prices were looking more positive this week, as some reports suggested a tightening in supplies.
11 September 2024 Markets
Review into how Irish whiskey is made
The technical file of Irish whiskey outlines how whiskey should be produced, but does not specify ingredients.
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Grain imports steady for 2023-2024
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Grain Trends: prices hit new lows in harvest
Grain prices are not looking good this week. Prices dropped last Thursday and remain at that point.
21 August 2024 Markets
Grain prices plummet as farmers harvest
Grain prices are not looking good at present. As Irish farmers harvest their crops prices have dropped to some of the lowest of the year.
21 August 2024 News