Ray Ryan, Agribusiness Correspondent

RECENT sunshine helped farmers with the harvest, and most of the work should be completed next week.

CEREAL farmers are hoping for improved weather over the next week to complete harvest work disrupted by heavy rain.

As farmers make the most of the breaks in the wet weather to save the harvest, IFA Grain Committee chairman Paddy Harrington yesterday warned them not to be conditioned into accepting prices below the cost of production.

GREEN barley prices are hardening, according to IFA Grain Committee chairman Paddy Harrington.

DAIRYGOLD is leading the way for the country’s main grain buyers with the announcement of the prices it is to pay farmers for this year’s harvest.

Ray Ryan