Teagasc Rye Growers Guide
Rye is a relatively new crop in Ireland in the modern era although it was grown in the past. The area of rye grown has increased steadily over the last number of years albeit from a low base.
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As the area began to increase it became apparent that there was little Irish information on the agronomy of modern varieties of rye and growers were largely reliant on information from abroad. Agronomy research on rye began in Teagasc Oak Park in 2018 in order to develop agronomy guidelines for the crop under Irish conditions. This research sought to provide information to support the main agronomic decisions involved in producing rye.
A considerable amount of the research was carried out as part of a DAFM research grant entitled ‘Distilling and Brewing–Building Capacity’ (Grant number 2019R563). This guide is the culmination of the work to date. While a considerable amount of knowledge has been generated there are still aspects that will require more research going forward and as a result this guide will be updated as new information becomes available.