Cereals

Examine risk and reward in crop margins

Take a look through the latest Teagasc crop costs and returns before planting winter cereals. Siobhán Walsh examines the figures.

CROPS 23 September 2026

Examine risk and reward in crop margins

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Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

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Tillage Management: rye, seed orders and beetles

Tillage Management: rye, seed orders and beetles

HUSBANDRY 16 September 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

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Are there premium markets in grain at present?

Are there premium markets in grain at present?

Are there premium markets in grain at present?

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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 15 July 2026

Exclusive: 2026 cereal production down slightly

Exclusive: 2026 cereal production down slightly

Cereal production is down this year, some crops really disappointed farmers, while others surprised in a short growing season, writes Siobhán Walsh.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Look to local tillage when filling feed deficits, IGGG advises

Look to local tillage when filling feed deficits, IGGG advises

Tillage farmers have reported that this year's straw quality leaves supplies suitable for buffer feeding along with Irish-grown grains.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Lots of technology was on show at Cereals 2026, with Agrii claiming a technology-led approach can increase winter wheat yields by 0.82t/ha. Conor Kehoe reports.

CROPS 15 July 2026

Dairy Management: dealing with a drought scenario

Dairy Management: dealing with a drought scenario

Aidan Brennan says farmers need to ensure that they are cleaning out paddocks well before putting in a lot of supplementary feeds.

MANAGEMENT 15 July 2026

Mixed yields as harvest continues

Mixed yields as harvest continues

Winter barley, winter oats and oilseed rape have all been cut across the country as high temperatures continue.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Teagasc issues fresh feeding advice as heatwave hits grass growth

Teagasc issues fresh feeding advice as heatwave hits grass growth

Advice from Teagasc on feeding looks to have moved to push for the inclusion of native grains in animals’ diets.

NEWS 15 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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