The harvesting of spring malt barley has been badly affected by the rains over the last six weeks in Ireland, a special report reveals. Wet weather has halved the barley growth and heightened the disease level of plants. In order to maintain beer supplies for the rest of the year Ireland may apply malt imports.

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