Spring barley

Uptake was reported to be low on the price offer for Boortmalt suppliers, while a feed barley price offer attracted some.

Some farmers will be looking at different cropping options for spring 2025 as they face contract cuts, writes Siobhán Walsh.

Tirlán growers can be reassured that malting contracts remain stable, as the Malting Company of Ireland continues with expansion plans.

Liffey Mills is offering farmers a forward price for spring barley for the 2025 harvest.

Primarily used by the dairy sector in 2024, Enviroflex loans are designed to incentivise farmers to continue implementing sustainability focused improvements on their land.

Kerry farmers had some impressive spring barley and oats yields in 2024 according to Teagasc figures.

The spring barley recommended list has been published by the Department of Agriculture and includes 12 different varieties.

Our farmer writers in Northern Ireland captured video footage from their farms throughout 2024.

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