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Editorial: communicating to non-farmers essential
Jack Kennedy
A more diverse population means it is more challenging to communicate with people about farm tasks.
1 January 2025 News
Kentucky whiskey from Kentucky grain
Kentucky is famous for its whiskey, producing 95% of the world’s bourbon and using locally sourced grain.
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.
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
Grain Trends: look back on prices for 2024
In this week’s Grain Trends report, we look back at prices for different crops in 2024 and what levels they reached.
23 December 2024 Markets
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
Grain Trends: prices move up
There is some positivity in wheat and barley markets this week. Rapeseed has moved up and down in recent weeks.
18 December 2024 Markets
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
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
Tillage Podcast: profit predictions, carbon-friendly products and payments
On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we look at the Teagasc outlook report and hear from Teagasc’s John Spink.
5 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