# Why malting barley farmers are losing faith

> An Irish farmer near Boortmalt's Athy maltings questions whether malting barley still offers enough return to justify its extra cost, risk and effort. Malting barley is less dominant in the area than a generation ago.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-03T09:06:00.989Z
- Category: market · region Ireland · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/77313-why-malting-barley-farmers-are-losing-faith
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

Declining grower interest in malting barley could tighten future malting supply in Ireland, but the piece is a farm opinion with no immediate price impact.

## Sources

- independent.ie: https://www.independent.ie/farming/why-malting-barley-farmers-are-losing-faith/a/163802477.html

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