Tillage
The Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) has noted the strengthening of international grain prices since the start of the war in the Middle East
The inclusion of native grains in compound feed rations can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of livestock farming enterprises.
There is a growing recognition across Irish agriculture of the need to profile the benefits of native grains.
The National Grain Committee of the IFA has launched a new policy document on the future use of native cereals and oilseeds.
The Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) has called for "the preferential procurement of native grains" by Irish farmers.
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.
