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Kentucky whiskey from Kentucky grain
Siobhán Walsh
Kentucky is famous for its whiskey, producing 95% of the world’s bourbon and using locally sourced grain.
Kentucky whiskey from Kentucky grain
Getting paid by developers for biodiversity
1 January 2025 Climate and environment
Getting paid by developers for biodiversity
Conor Kehoe recently visited the farm of David Felce in the east of England with Lemken. Here, he describes the actions being undertaken on the farm regarding nature and the use of technology.
A robot for working grain stores
30 December 2024 News
A robot for working grain stores
This robot could help to take some of the danger out of grain storage, as it can carry out jobs in grain bins and sheds.
Dairygold announces four malting barley finalists
Dairygold has announced four malting barley finalsists from three regions in Co Cork and one Tipperary farmer.
26 December 2024 News
Tillage continues to lead the way on environmental indicators
Tillage farms continue to lead the way on environmental sustainability, but economics remain the issue.
23 December 2024 News
Irish tillage needs its own Ornua-style organisation
Irish tillage farmers need a new organisation selling their goods or at least looking at ways to incorporate Irish tillage credentials into meat and dairy products.
21 December 2024 News
Tirlán unveils revamped feed bonuses for 2025
Tirlán's milk suppliers will see up to €30/t returned for meal bills between next January and April.
20 December 2024 News
Tillage podcast: looking back on the tillage year
On this week’s podcast we look back at the tillage year gone by and look ahead to positives for 2025.
19 December 2024 News
Stable outlook for EU’s tillage sector
It is not expected that there will be much room for average tillage yields to rise over the next decade as efficiency gains are expected to be offset by climate challenges.
18 December 2024 News
Irish family biggest seller of winter rape seed in the US
The Caldbecks moved from Ireland 20 years ago and now sell oilseed rape seed to 46 of the 52 US states.
18 December 2024 News
Get out the soil sampler this winter
Soil sampling is essential to know what nutrients your land needs and what fertiliser should be bought.
17 December 2024 News
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