Tillage
Heat wave on the continent hits crop yields (rain is the problem in Ireland)
Yield forecasts from the European Commission for all crops at EU-28 level have been lowered compared to last month’s forecast due suboptimal...
crops
Agri Politics
Reward of $500,000 after potatoes are sabotaged with nails
Candian farmers have put up a reward of $500,000 for information on suspects sabotaging their potato crop with pins and...
Sponsored
Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Tillage
Crows feeding on your crops? Here's how to get rid of them
With crops across the country such as winter barley starting to mature, crows and other birds feeding on crops can...
Tillage
'Favourable crop conditions in Ireland; EU crops above average'
The weather conditions in Ireland continue to be favourable for crop development and in general crop growth conditions throughout Europe...
Agri Politics
The US has approved a drone to spray crops with pesticides
A drone in the US has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry fertilisers and pesticides to...
Tillage
'Tillage farmers can look forward to a positive grain yield this year'
Good weather conditions in Ireland and the UK for the development of winter tillage crops and sowing of spring crops...
Tillage
New insect repellent odour could help crop protection pesticides
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have created new insect repellent odours that could help with crop protection pesticides. Together with Cardiff...
Tillage
New disease early warning systems to be developed for crops
Scientists at Rothamsted Research in the UK are to begin work on two projects, both of which will focus on...
Sponsored
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...
Tillage
'Climate change is impacting on aphid behaviour – to the detriment of tillage farming'
The trend towards a warmer climate is dramatically altering the biological responses of aphids and their impact on tillage crops,...
Tillage
Have you got what it takes to be a Better Tillage Farmer?
Teagasc is looking to appoint a ‘Better Tillage Farmer’ for the north east, on a farm in Meath, Dublin or...
Environment
EU must not turn its back on biofuels says Copa-Cocega
Crop and tillage based biofuels are vital for animal feed, the environment, jobs and fuel, according to Copa-Cocega General Secretary...
Tillage
Seed prices down 8% for 2015 crops
Farmers are at present blue label seed prices for crops being sown for the 2015 harvest are down about 8%...
Agri-Business
Horticulture scheme with funds of €4.2m launched
The 2015 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector has been launched by Tom Hayes, Minister...