Oats Market Analysis

Current prices, historical trends, and profitability insights for Irish oats farmers

View Current Prices Compare to Hemp

Current Oats Prices

Feed Oats

EUR 190/t
1.2% monthly

Milling Oats

EUR 210/t
0.9% quarterly

Average Profit

EUR 300/ha
10.0% yearly

Oats Price Trend (12 Weeks)

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Profitability Comparison

MetricWheatBarleyOatsHemp
Gross/AcreEUR 680EUR 720EUR 590EUR 1,820
Input Costs/AcreEUR 310EUR 290EUR 260EUR 240
Net Profit/AcreEUR 370EUR 430EUR 330EUR 1,580
Labor Hours/Acre25222818
Based on Teagasc 2023 data and MH contracts

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors affect oats prices in Ireland?
Irish oats prices are influenced by global market trends, weather, input costs, exchange rates, and demand from millers and feed producers. Oats usually get a premium over other cereals due to nutrition.
How does oats profitability compare to other crops?
Oats remain important but margins have tightened from higher input costs and volatility. Many farmers try hemp for higher margins, lower costs, and stable prices.
Can I grow both oats and hemp?
Absolutely. Many farmers rotate hemp with oats. Hemp helps soil structure and can break disease cycles for the following crop.
Where can I sell my oats?
Most go to local grain merchants, feed mills for feed oats, or specialist mills for milling oats. Unlike hemp, oats still need a fresh buyer each season.