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Aphid counts: Frost brings a drop in numbers
Aphid counts for the third week of November dropped to 7.6/m², from 14.7/m² the week before. These counts were taken...
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Aphid numbers peaked at the end of October
Aphid numbers have dropped back from their high at the end of October. Numbers at Teagasc Oakpark reached 25.6 aphids/m²...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Aphid numbers low so far this month
Aphid numbers are low this October. Recent frosty mornings have no doubt contributed to this. Counts from unsprayed winter barley...
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Neonicotinoids to be available for autumn planting
Neonicotinoids will be available for use this autumn, AgriLand has learned. Therefore, the use of Redigo Deter will be permitted for the...
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Aphids continue to cause debate
AgriLand received a number of enquiries about aphid numbers and spraying decisions on spring crops this week. There is a...
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Tillage management: Aphid counts remained low at the end of April
Aphid numbers dropped in the last week of April. An average of just 4.1 aphids/m² were counted on April 25....
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Aphid numbers 15 times lower than the same time last year
Aphids certainly aren’t a problem for crops at the minute. But it is interesting to compare aphid counts with the...
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Tillage management: Aphid numbers fluctuating
Nearly 22 aphids/m² were counted in the weekly Teagasc figures on January 30. 50% of these aphids were grain aphids...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Insecticides under review: What does it mean for winter cereals?
A vote is expected to take place on the future of neonicotinoids – the most widely-used insecticide in the world...
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Tillage management: Aphid numbers up but not dramatically
Aphid numbers for the start of November are up on October counts and are also higher than this time last...
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Tillage management: How can you control BYDV and aphids?
Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) has become a major talking point in Irish cereal production in the past number of...
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'Now is the ideal time to solve weed, pest and disease problems'
The period between harvest and drilling next season’s crop provides a great opportunity to get on top of weed, pest...
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Ladybirds dropped by drone? Denmark declares war on aphids
Danish researchers are developing a drone for organic farms, which can drop ladybirds and predatory mites onto crops. According to...