# IFA calls for fair price for malting barley - Laois Today

> The Irish Farmers Association is calling for a sustainable and fair price for malting barley, warning about the future of the sector given rising production costs. Growers agreed to plant but made no supply commitment until a deal is reached.

- Date: 2019-03-02 · published 2019-03-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Ireland · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/60156-ifa-calls-for-fair-price-for-malting-barley-laois-today
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

Supply uncertainty from Irish growers could tighten malting barley availability if the price dispute continues, but the effect on feed markets is minor.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: neutral

## Sources

- laoistoday.ie: https://www.laoistoday.ie/2019/03/02/ifa-calls-for-fair-price-for-malting-barley/

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