Kilkenny farmers - Trading bonus scheme details revealed
Tirlán Grain Trading and Drystock Trading Bonuses
Tirlán Co-op has confirmed details of its 2026 Trading Bonus schemes for grain, beef and sheep farmers, with rewards available for those who purchase farm inputs from the co-op.
Grain Trading
For 2026, Tirlán has updated its Grain Trading Bonus structure, with Fertiliser and Other Tillage Inputs (OTI) now assessed separately, subject to a maximum bonus of €10 per tonne of grain supplied.
Other Tillage Inputs (OTI) include: Chemical; Seed Grain; Grass/Forage/Cover Seed; Crop Packaging.
In 2026, the Grain Trading Bonus is available to both Members and non-Members of Tirlán Co-op.
Drystock Trading
In addition to the updated grain scheme, Tirlán will continue to offer a Drystock Trading Bonus for 2026.
Beef and sheep farmer customers of Tirlán who are Co‑op Members (and not milk suppliers) will qualify for a Feed Trading Bonus based on tonnes purchased from Tirlán throughout 2026.
Bonus Rates:
€10 per tonne on Beef and Sheep Feed products
€3 per tonne on Straights
Purchases must be ordered and delivered between 1 January and 31 December 2026.
The Beef and Sheep Feed Trading Bonus is not available for dairy feed purchases or for milk suppliers. Normal credit terms will apply.