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Grain trends: busiest week of price announcements

It has been a busy week of price announcements. Here is a report on Irish, European and US prices.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Grain trends: busiest week of price announcements

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Dairygold announces 2026 harvest grain prices

Dairygold announces 2026 harvest grain prices

NEWS 29 September 2026

Some malt-barley suppliers to be paid more for feed barley

Some malt-barley suppliers to be paid more for feed barley

NEWS 29 September 2026

Tirlán announces €220/t for barley; €230/t for wheat, including bonuses

Tirlán announces €220/t for barley; €230/t for wheat, including bonuses

Tirlán announces €220/t for barley; €230/t for wheat, including bonuses

NEWS 28 September 2026

Malting barley premium under threat, grain growers group warns

Malting barley premium under threat, grain growers group warns

Malting barley premium under threat, grain growers group warns

NEWS 23 September 2026

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Centenary Thurles out of the blocks on grain prices

Centenary Thurles out of the blocks on grain prices

Centenary Thurles has released harvest grain prices for 2026. It is the first co-op or merchant to officially announce grain prices for 2026.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Grain Trends: prices remain volatile

Grain Trends: prices remain volatile

Grain prices are still volatile. Oilseed rape prices remain strong and are worth a look ahead as crops are in the ground.

MARKETS 4 September 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

There was a focus on keeping fodder local on the Teagasc stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships as livestock farmers look ahead to winter fodder.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Are there premium markets in grain at present?

Are there premium markets in grain at present?

Malting barley, gluten-free oats, food-grade oats. They are often considered crops for premium markets, but not all appear to carry that premium anymore.

NEWS 4 September 2026

A win for golf and tillage farmers: US tariffs to be removed from Irish whiskey

A win for golf and tillage farmers: US tariffs to be removed from Irish whiskey

Tariffs on Irish whiskey being sold into the United States are to be removed following an announcement by US president Donald Trump at the Irish Open.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain markets are volatile at present, with many different factors affecting markets, from drought to war.

MARKETS 4 September 2026

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

IFA proposes whiskey made with 100% Irish grain

The IFA has made a submission proposing the introduction of a whiskey category made from 100% Irish grain, fully recognising the contribution of Irish tillage farmers to the Irish whiskey sector.

NEWS 4 September 2026

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