Co Mayo

Gearing up for spring barley harvest in Mayo

Tillage

Gearing up for spring barley harvest in Mayo

Weather permitting, the much anticipated 2026 spring barley harvest will get underway later today (August 17) in Co. Mayo.

Spring barley harvest in Co. Mayo: What a difference a year makes

Tillage

Spring barley harvest in Co. Mayo: What a difference a year makes

This time 12 months ago Co. Mayo-based tillage farmer, Fintan Murray had not started the spring barley harvest.

Mayo cereal grower reaps the rewards of improved weather conditions

Tillage

Mayo cereal grower reaps the rewards of improved weather conditions

Back in August Co Mayo cereal grower, Fintan Murray was contemplating the prospect of ensiling his crops of spring barley and spring oats