Tillage
Restricted fertiliser availability encourages rotational change in Romania
Restricted fertiliser availability is encouraging rotational change on Romanian tillage farms; fertiliser price is also an issue in this regard....
Maize
Tillage
The days of growing maize under plastic may be numbered
There is mounting expectation that Irish farmers could resort back to growing maize crops on a significant scale without the...
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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...
Machinery News
Deep thinking from Rauch with latest machine
Making machines that spread fertiliser has always been the primary business of Rauch. That focus has shifted a little as...
Dairy Technical
Maize harvesting for 2021 gets underway
Maize silage is a high-energy and starch forage that is often used to improve milk production and maintain condition during...
N.Ireland
Record harvest on the cards for maize growers in Northern Ireland
Assuming that weather conditions hold over the coming weeks, maize growers in Northern Ireland can look forward to both a...
Tillage News
Maize growers secure 'derogation' on use of compostable film
An Irish government decision to allow the use of existing film stocks has, in effect, given maize growers a 12-month...
Tillage News
September maize harvest on the cards
Assuming weather conditions remain reasonable, there is a strong possibility that the Irish maize harvest will be underway before the...
Agri-Business
Samco seeks government clarity on single use plastic directive
Irish agri machinery giant Samco is seeking clarity on the issue of the EU’s new Single Use Plastic (SUP) Directive...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Tillage News
Maize establishment costs could increase by 50%
The government’s decision to mandate the use of new, ‘compostable’ film, with immediate effect, will increase maize crop establishment costs...
Tillage
Maize plastic banned from EU market under EU directive
The sale of single-use plastic that has usually been used to cover maize grown in Ireland is to be banned...
Tillage
Meeting the nutritional needs of a growing maize crop
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has issued an update on how best to meet the fertiliser and nutritional needs of...
Agri-Business
Brexit is impacting on grain imports into Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) is claiming that the new Brexit trade deal (Trade and Co-operation Agreement) will...
Tillage
Soils are low on moisture in many parts of the US
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its latest Crop Progress Report on Tuesday (October 19). 97% of corn...
Tillage
Which countries are most likely to impact on your grain prices?
Last week the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) outlined some of the key producers and exporters of wheat and...
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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
Grain price: Gains in the markets
Irish farmers continue to wait on a concrete price for harvest 2020 grain. Apart from where grain was sold forward...
Tillage
Grain price: French wheat price remains positive
As Irish farmers await a harvest price for their grain they are keeping a close eye to markets around the...
Tillage
Is your maize ready to be harvested?
Maize is an expensive crop to grow and has huge potential when placed in a pit for the winter, but...
Tillage
Import figures: Grain figures down compared to first 6 months of 2019
Imports of maize, barley and wheat for the first half of the year are down on the same time last...