Dairygold confirms grain prices for harvest 2026
Dairygold has confirmed its grain pricing for harvest 2026, with more than 100,000t of Irish grains and beans received from growers.
A price of €218/t for green feed barley and €228/t for green feed wheat will be paid, including a trading bonus, excluding VAT.
For premium crops, contracted malting barley will be paid at €228/t and contracted beans at €255/t, excluding VAT.
Dairygold said overall grain quality was excellent throughout the harvest, despite dry growing conditions affecting yields in some crops, particularly beans and winter cereals.
The favourable harvesting weather provided growers with an extended opportunity to harvest crops at low moisture levels and in excellent conditions, the co-op said.
The full breakdown of prices is as follows:
| Crop | Price excl. VAT | Price incl. VAT (4.5%) | Moisture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley | €218 | €227.81 | 20% |
| Wheat | €228 | €238.26 | 20% |
| Oats | €210 | €219.45 | 20% |
| Contract malting barley | €228 | €238.26 | 20% |
| Contract beans | €255 | €266.48 | 20% |
| Non-contract beans | €230 | €240.35 | 20% |
| Oilseed rape | €510 | €532.95 | 9% |
Prices for barley, wheat, oats and contract malting barley include a grain trading bonus, based on minimum purchase terms and delivery to any Dairygold grain intake location.
Prices do not include Dairygold Loyalty Scheme Cash and Share Bonuses.
Commenting on the prices and harvest 2026, Dairygold chairperson Pat Clancy said: "While global grain commodity markets remain challenging, the prices announced byDairygold demonstrate our continued commitment to supporting our growers and the long-term sustainability of the tillage sector.
"Dairygold continues to maximise the use of native cereals in its feed range, supporting local grain growers while providing customers with high-quality feed products," Clancy added.
Dairygold general manager for agri-business and trading Liam O'Flaherty said: "Favourable harvesting conditions enabled growers to harvest crops steadily, ensuring a consistent flow of grain into Dairygold intake locations.
"This supported efficient intake operations and reduced pressure on both growers and intake teams during peak periods," he added.
O'Flaherty added: "We recognise the challenges facing the tillage sector and remain focused on providing competitive grain prices alongside practical supports for our growers through our range ofgrain contracts, agronomy technical services, regular on-account payments throughout harvest, and credit facilities."
