Wheat and barley yields disappoint many growers

COMPETITION for grain has intensified in the last week, according to the IFA, which has urged growers to shop around for the best prices.

It said merchants and traders realise that yields and grain supplies are well short of the initial estimates.

Grain Committee chairman Paddy Harrington said the winter wheat harvest is now getting into full swing, in the north, midlands, east and north east.