Grain prices

Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

Tillage farmers are unlikely to be major players in the land market for 2026, as incomes come under pressure and rental prices remain high.

LAND REPORT 6 February 2026

Tillage won't be a major player in the land market

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Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

NEWS 31 January 2026

More malting contract cuts for Boortmalt suppliers

More malting contract cuts for Boortmalt suppliers

NEWS 29 January 2026

Grain Trends: trade deal positive for whiskey

Grain Trends: trade deal positive for whiskey

Grain Trends: trade deal positive for whiskey

NEWS 28 January 2026

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

Malting meeting called for Laois growers

NEWS 27 January 2026

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Dempsey at Large: what trends in birth figures tell us

Dempsey at Large: what trends in birth figures tell us

We will continue to see evolving patterns in the consumption of food and where it is produced.

VIEWPOINTS 31 December 2025

Grain Trends: supplies high across all grains

Grain Trends: supplies high across all grains

World supplies remain high across wheat, maize, soybeans and rice, according to the International Grains Council.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

Barley price declines as the price of a pint goes up

The price of a tonne of malting barley has been declining since a peak in 2022. Meanwhile the price of a pint has increased.

NEWS 31 December 2025

Grain Trends: Dairygold announces minimum beans price

Grain Trends: Dairygold announces minimum beans price

The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report this week and forecast an increase in the supply and production of wheat and maize.

NEWS 31 December 2025

Minimum price of €230/t offered for beans by Dairygold

Minimum price of €230/t offered for beans by Dairygold

Dairygold has released its minimum contract price for beans. The price is released in January of each year.

NEWS 31 December 2025

Grain Trends: markets stable but well behind on 2025

Grain Trends: markets stable but well behind on 2025

Grain prices at present are well behind where they were this time last year, as supply continues to affect markets.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

Grain Trends: highs and lows of the tillage year

Grain Trends: highs and lows of the tillage year

Here’s a look at the high and low prices of the year and some of the things that affected prices this season.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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