Live wheat, barley and oats for Irish farmers — plus trends, profitability, and a clear comparison to hemp.
Wheat, barley and oats track global supply, FX and local demand. Input costs (fuel, fertiliser, sprays), plus drying and haulage, can erode margins fast. We aggregate weekly prices from buyers across Munster/Leinster.
Tip: lock in forward when profitable and use hemp to balance risk in your rotation.
Average monthly market rates for Irish cereals
Source: IFA, DAFM, Teagasc
From IFA reports, co-ops and grain buyers. We aim to reflect realistic market levels, ex-yard, by region.
Ex-yard unless stated. Delivered varies with distance and tonnage.
Hemp reduces inputs, captures carbon and provides a second market stream alongside cereals.
Weather at harvest, contractor delays, and rising inputs make cereals a tough grind. Even with good yields, the drying and haulage can take the cream.
Hemp fits Irish rotations, grows fast, needs fewer sprays, and has buyers waiting. One field, one season, less risk.
