Grain prices confirmed for Tirlán and Dairygold suppliers
Tirlán and Dairygold have confirmed their grain prices for suppliers.
Grain prices for Harvest 2026 have been announced for Tirlán and Dairygold suppliers.
In addition to base prices, Tirlán have said it will continue to reward growers through a range of premiums for quality and value-added grains, including malting barley, gluten-free oats, winter cassia, barley and HEAR (High Erucic Acid Rapeseed).
Tirlán have announced it will pay growers €2m in additional bonuses for premium grains for Harvest 2026, with over 42% of the Tirlán harvest intake qualifying for a premium payment.
Tirlán's Trading Bonus Scheme remains in place for harvest 2026, providing growers with up to €10 per tonne on all eligible grain supplied, subject to qualifying criteria.
Chairperson of Tirlán, Ger O'Brien, said: "While overall grain intake at 190,000 tonnes was significantly lower than last year's exceptional harvest, our tillage farmers have once again demonstrated remarkable resilience by producing high-quality crops in a challenging environment.
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"Against a backdrop of input cost pressures and global market volatility, the grain they produce remains a vital ingredient in Ireland's food and feed supply chain. Tirlán remains committed to supporting our grain growers through competitive pricing, premium crop opportunities and the development of sustainable markets that deliver long-term value.
"As Ireland's largest purchaser of native grain, we recognise the critical role tillage farmers play in supporting the wider agricultural sector."
Tirlán are offering the following prices for grains at a price per tonne, excluding VAT:
- Feed barley - €220.
- Feed wheat - €230.
- Malting Barley - €228.
- Gluten-free oats - €260.
- Standard food-grade oats - €245.
- Feed beans - €250.
- Oilseed rape - €520.
- HEAR oilseed rape - €570.
- Contracted winter cassia barley - €240.
- Contracted winter orcade barley - €230.
- Contracted spring barley - €230.
- Feed Rye - €205.
- Equine Oats (contracted) - €230.
- Feed oats (uncontracted) - €210.
- Seed grain – feed price + €35/tonne.
The composite prices include standard transport allowances and the trading bonus scheme payment, subject to qualifying criteria.
Chief agribusiness officer, Ailish Byrne, said: "Premium grains are a key component of our strategy as we work to maximise value for growers. Demand for high-quality, traceable Irish grain continues to create opportunities across a range of specialist crop categories, and we are committed to expanding those markets.”
Tirlán have also announced an increase in their Harvest 2027 Trading Bonus Scheme, increasing the maximum trading bonus by 25% from €10 per tonne to €12.50 per tonne.
Dairygold have also recently announced grain pricing for Harvest 2026, with the co-op receiving over 100,000 tonnes of Irish grains and beans from growers.
The co-op reported excellent grain quality throughout the harvest season, despite dry growing conditions that reduced yields in some crops, particularly beans and winter cereals.
Dairygold cereal prices, excluding VAT, are as follows:
- Barley - €218 at 20% moisture.
- Wheat - €228 at 20% moisture.
- Oats - €210 at 20% moisture.
- Contract malting barley - €228 at 20% moisture.
- Contract beans - €255 at 20% moisture.
- Non-contract beans - €230 at 20% moisture.
- Oilseed rape - €510 at 9% moisture.
Barley, wheat, oats and contract malting barley prices are inclusive of Grain Trading Bonus, based on minimum purchase terms and delivery to any Dairygold Grain intake location. These prices do not include Dairygold Loyalty Scheme Cash and Share Bonuses.
Dairygold chairperson, Pat Clancy, said: “The 2026 harvest demonstrated once again the resilience and professionalism of Dairygold’s tillage growers.
"While global grain commodity markets remain challenging, the prices announced by Dairygold demonstrate our continued commitment to supporting our growers and the long-term sustainability of the tillage sector.
“As a key purchaser of native grain in Munster, Dairygold continues to maximise the use of native cereals in its feed range, supporting local grain growers while providing customers with high-quality feed products maximising Irish-grown cereals.”
