Unhappy harvesters blame their grain worries on weather and merchants

WITH 70 to 75% of winter barley harvested, IFA sources have confirmed that yields are disappointing but prices are even more disappointing.

Initial quotes for winter barley reached 98 to 100 per tonne at 20% moisture, but IFA says these prices were short-lived, until imported grain arrived at the ports.

Traditionally, winter barley has sold at a premium, especially year when the entire old crop has been used.