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Difficult to translate low-carbon grain into financial return
Amy Forde
Barry Larkin of Acorn Independent Merchants said rewarding grain growers for top-quality grain with a low carbon footprint is not an easy nut to crack.
10 November 2024 News
Tillage Day: positivity among tillage sector clear
There was a positive atmosphere among the audience at the Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Day 2024 supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association.
6 November 2024 News
Merchants must match co-op barley and wheat prices - IFA
It comes as larger co-operatives are offering up to €210/t for barley, but some grain merchants have outlined their intention to pay prices significantly below these levels.
Tillage Day: grain markets to policy and added value
There will be plenty of talk about the future of the tillage industry at Tillage Day. Grain price is a key part of this.
4 November 2024 News
Tirlán announces 2024 grain prices
For the first time, over 50% of Tirlan’s 173,000t green grain intake has qualified for premium crop payments.
23 October 2024 News
Tirlán to pay €210 for barley and €220 for wheat
For the first time, over 50% of Tirlan’s 173,000t green grain intake has qualified for premium crop payments.
23 October 2024 News
35% of grain used to produce Irish drinks not native - Teagasc
Teagasc’s Michael Hennessy detailed some figures on grain usage in the drinks sector at the Irish Drinks Forum.
17 September 2024 News
Tillage talks at Ploughing 2024
In the Tillage Fields on the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the National Ploughing Championships will focus on Irish grain, soil health and carbon emissions.
15 September 2024 News
Review into how Irish whiskey is made
The technical file of Irish whiskey outlines how whiskey should be produced, but does not specify ingredients.
11 September 2024 News
Competing land demands threaten tillage sector
As the grain rolls, the new cropping season starts. Oilseed rape is being planted this week. Growers have to make decisions.
28 August 2024 Viewpoints
Irish drinks taking prime spots on US shelves
Irish drinks brands are taking up some of the prime positions on supermarket shelves in the US, a recent visit showed.
14 July 2024 News
Trailer numbers to be in place by harvest 2026
Trailer numbers are to be put in place to help with identification and traceability as part of the Irish Grain Assurance Scheme.
2 July 2024 News