Tillage
BYDV tolerance is making a real and positive difference
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerance has played in improving winter barley performance according to one Drummonds’ agronomist. Michael Howard...
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Tillage
Tillage: The 2024 winter barley harvest is underway
The first crops of winter barley were combined in Co. Louth this week, but the subsequent rains brought harvesting work...
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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...
Tillage
Winter crop plantings down by 50% in the north-east, year on year
Drummonds’ agronomist, Brian Reilly, has confirmed that winter crop plantings in the north-east are down by approximately 50%, year-on-year. “This...
Tillage
Barley crops harvested with 24% moisture content
Early indications suggest there is a “wide range of yields” this year as the impact of challenging weather patterns over...
Tillage
Call for further expansion of Irish tillage sector
Future growth and expansion of the Irish tillage sector is achievable according to Drummonds cereal seeds manager, Brendan Reilly. “We...
Tillage News
Plant breeding to underpin sustainability within tillage sector
There is a growing expectation that plant breeding will be to the fore in delivering sustainability for the Irish tillage...
Tillage
Winter cereal seed sales take a hit
Drummonds is confirming that sales of winter cereal seed fell back for the 2022/2023 season, relative to the previous year....
Tillage
Tillage advice: T2 spraying of spring cereals now a priority
In terms of tillage advice, Drummonds agronomists are strongly recommending that spring barley growers get on with their T2 spraying...
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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...
Tillage Technical
4 main varieties to drive Irish wheat production
Drummonds agronomists are confirming that four main varieties will drive Irish wheat output over the coming years i.e., Graham, Torp,...
Tillage Technical
Barley varietal trials which may reduce dependence on chemicals
Drummonds’ 2022 barley varietal trials are combining the latest plant breeding breakthroughs with new perspectives on crop agronomy. With the...
Agri-Business
Drummonds-Fane Valley joint venture gets final go-ahead
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has given the green light to Fane Valley’s purchase of a 50% stake in...
Tillage
Tillage focus: Leading the way with efficient and nutritious agronomy programmes
The Drummonds’ trial site in Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, is a massive asset to the company’s growers and agronomists. Brian Reilly...
Agri-Business
New face joins the technical sales team at Drummonds Feeds
Drummonds Feeds has announced the appointment of Bill Reilly (pictured above) as its new technical sales advisor for the Navan/Kells...
Agri-Business
Drummonds outlines branch-visiting protocol for customers
Feed, seed and grain merchant Drummonds has issued protocols for customers visiting its branches, as part of efforts to mitigate...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Tillage
Drummonds to host a 'Cultivation Day' next Tuesday
Drummonds will host a ‘Cultivation Day’ next Tuesday (September 21). Four different cultivation systems will be evaluated on the day....
Tillage
Tillage focus: Trial leaves no room for error
Drummonds first set up its agricultural division here in Ireland in 1972. In one way it’s like any other agri-merchant;...
Tillage
Diary dates: Keep up with the latest trial work at upcoming tillage events
Open days are kicking off as pressure begins to ease on tillage farms for a short while. Most final fungicides...
Tillage
So far so good for winter wheat - yields of over 4.5t/ac recorded
Spring barley has just started to be harvested, according to a number of grain merchants around the country. However, combines...