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Tillage
Grain Trends: prices move up
Siobhán Walsh
There is some positivity in wheat and barley markets this week. Rapeseed has moved up and down in recent weeks.
18 December 2024 News
My Farming Week: Derek Allen, Four Mile House, Co Roscommon
Derek Allen and his wife Lisa run a 270ac farm and Castlemaine Farm Shop in Co Roscommon.
17 December 2024 News
Number of farms in Ireland dropped 5% in last decade - CSO
The CSO survey also found that the average age of an Irish farmer in 2023 was just under 60.
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
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
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
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
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