Dairygold Sets 2026 Harvest Grain Prices Amid Challenging Global Markets

Dairygold, an Irish farmer-owned co-operative, has announced its harvest grain prices for 2026. The base price for feed barley is €213/t, while feed wheat comes in at €223/t. When the co-op bonus of €5/t is added to these prices, it brings the feed barley price to €218/t and the feed wheat price to €228/t.

The malting barley price announced is €228/t including the bonus. Farmers who signed up for a minimum feed beans price in the spring will now be paid €255/t, up from their initial lock-in price of €230/t. Those who did not sign up for a beans contract will still receive €230/t.

Oilseed rape growers will receive €510/t. In addition to these prices, growers will also receive a trading bonus of €5/t with their harvest payment once they have spent €25/t on seed and pesticides. A separate loyalty bonus will be paid later in the year based on trading levels.