Tillage
Fungi gene could be key to better wheat disease control
A critical gene in pathogenic fungi could be the key to significantly improved wheat disease control measures. It is believed...
Fungicides
Tillage
'Killer gene’ opens new front in battle against fungal disease in cereals
A ‘killer gene’ that leads to the synthesis of a protein known as ‘Knr4’ may be the key to what makes some...
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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
Tillage: Blight is extremely active in Ireland this year
Teagasc Oak Park potato trials are confirming that potato blight is extremely active in Ireland at the present time. In...
Tillage
Adjuvant technology may be 'beneficial in crop spraying' - Interagro
With many tillage farmers way behind on crop spraying and spring drilling schedules, the pressure is on to catch up...
Environment
Sustainable fungicides project aims to improve soil health
A project on securing crops and soil health with sustainable fungicides by a research team at Atlantic Technological University (ATU)...
Tillage
Push is on to complete 2023 fungicide programmes
The coming days will see tillage farmers push to get 2023 fungicide programmes significantly advanced across all cereal crops. Where...
Tillage
Tillage: Get on top of crop disease while good weather lasts
With the weather set fair for the next few days, tillage farmers now have a real opportunity to get on...
Tillage
Tillage: Fungicide options for winter barley and wheat
Teagasc tillage specialist Shay Phelan has reviewed the fungicide options for winter barley and winter wheat, along with weed and...
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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
Growers: Winter wheat management update
Growers should complete the main nitrogen (N) application as soon as possible before growth stage (GS) 32, according to latest...
Tillage
Future-use options for fungicides on wheat and barley
The future use options for fungicides in cereal crops was discussed in detail at a workshop held in Co. Down...
Horticulture
CAFRE to host grower workshops on fungicides
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host workshops across Northern Ireland next week to update...
Tillage
Wheat disease control options for the upcoming season
Septoria continues to be the most damaging disease of winter wheat crops in Ireland, according to Teagasc’s Dr. Steven Kildea...
Tillage News
Farm manager discusses weather impact on UK tillage farm
North Bedfordshire farm manager Andy Mahon took part in the most recent edition of the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss...
Tillage
Disease control update for wheat crops
Septoria is very visible in most winter wheat crops at the present time. But disease levels remain relatively low, according...
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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 Technical
Late season disease control in spring barley crops now a priority
Spring barley crops are demonstrating tremendous potential to produce excellent yields over the coming months. But putting in place an...
N.Ireland
NI cereal crops ahead of normal for time of year
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) tillage advisors are confirming that most cereal crops in Northern Ireland are...
Tillage
Availability of new fungicides to control disease in winter wheat
According to tillage specialists, the introduction of new fungicides to control disease in winter wheat is welcome news. However fungicide...
Tillage
Crops update: Weather aids condition of cereal crops
In terms of a crops update, most cereal crops are in excellent condition with the weather playing a key role...