Straw prices: Variation in prices as many store October 3, 2020 Tillage As is usual, there is a large variation in prices across the country and prices are keenest in the south-east as demand for…
Chopping straw in difficult harvest conditions September 9, 2020 Tillage As the harvest drags on for many, straw is becoming difficult to save and while demand is there for straw there is a…
Straw prices: Unpredictable weather means farmers are still happy to store September 2, 2020 Tillage The period of unsettled weather over the last two weeks has left farmers struggling with difficult working conditions for the harvest period. Farmers…
Straw prices: Some opting to store while awaiting price settlement August 22, 2020 Tillage As the broken weather makes for difficult working conditions, straw is proving hard to gather – as are prices. Storms and heavy rain…
Straw price: Rain and poor yields…prices not settled August 2, 2020 Tillage Straw price is still hard to get a handle on, but one thing that is clear is that yields are back dramatically and…
Grain price: Prices at home unchanged; yields poor July 25, 2020 Tillage As more combines made it to the fields this week a bleak picture unfolded for winter barley yields. Crops cut in drought-hit areas…
Straw: 50% decrease in yield being reported in the midlands July 23, 2020 Tillage As more winter barley is cut and crops are baled it is becoming clear that in many parts of the country the straw…
Straw: Demand strong, but early days for prices July 17, 2020 Tillage Straw is in demand, with tillage farmers reporting plenty of orders in the past few weeks. However, a hold on price is harder…
Straw demand: Short spring crops, reduced winter crop area June 9, 2020 Tillage Many orders for straw have been and are being made already according to reports from around the country. The drought of the past…
Straw and lime: The key barriers to prevent the spread of disease this lambing season February 29, 2020 Sheep As we edge closer to the mid-season lambing period, now is the time for farmers to stock up on essential supplies. Two key…
Straw prices: Plenty of chopping as demand falls August 30, 2019 Dairy Tillage farmers finally got to the fields last weekend and over the course of this week to harvest crops. With this more straw…
Baling straw: What does it cost? August 26, 2019 Tillage Straw is a sensitive matter this season. Many tillage farmers have opted to turn on the chopper, which costs about €6/ac. So, how…
Straw price meets floor as demand comes with wet weather August 15, 2019 Tillage Straw prices seem to be finding a floor and while the wet weather is having a serious effect on harvest progress, it does…
Watch: Winter barley harvest along the Liffey August 5, 2019 Tillage The winter barley harvest is drawing to a close in many parts of the country. Harvesting of winter oats and oilseed rape has…
Straw decisions: To chop or not to chop? August 1, 2019 Tillage Straw as we all know is a valuable commodity – the full value of which is difficult to estimate. Tillage farmers are becoming…
Straw prices: Chopping common where prices dropping July 30, 2019 Tillage Straw prices are a bit of a mystery at the minute. It seems to be hard to get a definite price out of…
Straw in demand in Canada…price rises by 200% July 25, 2019 Tillage Reporting from Ontario, Canada. It seems demand for straw is healthy across the water, like it is here in Ireland. Straw in Canada…
Rain halts harvest…plus straw news July 23, 2019 Tillage The heavy rain at the weekend brought combines to a halt. The end of last week saw the harvest start in many parts…
