Cereal growers in east Co. Donegal are confirming that winter oats have bucked the trend of poor yields recorded this year where other combinable crops are concerned. The winter wheat harvest is now in full swing in the east of the county, two weeks ahead of what would be regarded as a normal cutting date. While winter oats averaged 3.5t/ac on some farms, the average wnter barley yield came in at below 3t. Accompanying straw output was also disa…
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