Tillage
Teagasc continues to highlight the quality of Irish grains with the organisation confirming that native cereals offer a number of key benefits
According to the director general of the IGFA, Maeve Whyte, native grain is vital for the country’s feed sector
Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, has highlighted the superior quality of Irish grains and oilseeds
North Co Dublin tillage farmer, Ollie Whyte, believes that Irish livestock farmers must be suitably rewarded for using home grown grains.
Ireland’s tillage sector has seen a massive contraction in its footprint over the past decades. And the decline continues.
Adding significant value to native grains must be made a priority as Ireland's tillage industry looks to the future according to the IGGG.
Pig/Poultry
Ongoing research is confirming that native grains, treated with a specific mix of organic acids, will act to boost growing pig performance.
