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Grain Trends: drop in markets as tariffs await
Siobhán Walsh
Grain prices dropped this week, but remain in their recent range. News on tariffs and crop plantings will affect markets in the coming weeks.
2 April 2025 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: there is something not working in the grain market
As European total food output declines, a trend that is also happening in Ireland, our policymakers should be looking at the factors that are operating against European and Irish growers.
26 March 2025 Farm machinery
Review: Amazone single-disc coulters offers top-class accuracy
Peter Thomas Keaveney put the latest Amazone Centeya Super 3m drill and disc harrow combo through its paces.
Trump tariffs pose significant threat to dairy and grain sectors – IFA
Analysis by IFA chief economist Tadhg Buckley shows Ireland exported approximately €1.9bn worth of food and drink products to the US in 2024.
25 March 2025 News
Greener animal feed labels on the way
An updated document on animal feed labelling could see more feed manufacturers display the environmental impact of their feed on the label.
25 March 2025 News
Grain Trends: slight recovery in markets this week
Grain prices were looking a little bit more positive this week compared with last, Siobhán Walsh reports.
19 March 2025 Markets
Wexford event to mark a century of harvesting
A unique event in Wexford next July will feature all the processes used to harvest grain from antiquity to the present day.
19 March 2025 News
Grain Trends: markets steady or down
Grain markets generally moved down over the last week or were steady. Tariffs and reports affected the market.
12 March 2025 Markets
Grain Trends: drop in markets with uncertainty
Grain prices generally dropped this week, with some uncertainty in the market, writes Siobhán Walsh.
5 March 2025 Markets
Tirlán confirms €5.9m trading bonus payout
Tirlán chair John Murphy said that the co-op has reshaped the dairy element of the scheme to focus on driving milk solids production through peak.
26 February 2025 News
English whiskey distilleries looking to improve label
English whiskey rules could tighten up as a group of distilleries have applied for a geographical indication.
26 February 2025 News
Grain trends: plenty of price offers
The Irish market has been very active with offers for grain for harvest 2025 in recent days. Siobhán Walsh reports.
19 February 2025 Markets