Tillage
Tillage 2023: Late spring plantings set the scene for future challenges
The history books will show that late spring plantings set the scene for all of the challenges that followed on...
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National Farm Survey: Economic trends within tillage sector
The recently published National Farm Survey (NFS) for 2022 provides a detailed breakdown of how the tillage sector performed during...
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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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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...
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Home-grown spring barley seed could be in short supply next year
Home-grown spring barley seed could be in short supply next year, according to Goldcrop agronomist, John Dunne. “This very much...
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Arable update: Barley yields disappointing in Northern Ireland
Co. Down agronomist Richard Owens has confirmed that the winter barley harvest in Northern Ireland is complete with many growers...
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Tillage: Dash for harvest finishing line this week
With the weather slightly improving over the coming days, many tillage farmers will be making a dash for the harvest...
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Farmers want to 'switch fields' under Straw Incorporation Measure
Farmers with lying straw, who are under increasing pressure because of wet weather conditions, are seeking to “switch” fields under...
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Coping with the challenge of ramularia in barley crops
One of the key points coming out of the recent Teagasc Crops Open Day is the fact that ramularia can...
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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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Tillage Focus: Increase in break crop area may boost grain yields
The increasing break crop area available to Irish tillage farmers this autumn should act to boost grain yields in 2024....
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Tillage: Winter and spring barley yields polar opposites in 2023
Drummonds agronomist Brian Reilly has confirmed that 2023 winter barley yields may well come in at between 3t and 3.5t/ac....
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Tillage: Disease control in spring barley
In terms of disease control, some early drilled crops of spring barley have already received their final fungicide application, according...
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Does strip-till suit spring barley?
Spring barley crops are renowned as being ‘lazy rooters’, which begs the question – are they suited to strip-till establishment...
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Crop update: Finishing line in sight for winter wheat
Teagasc has published its latest crop update for 2023. It confirms that the finishing line is in sight for winter...
Tillage
AHDB: Crop update - 85% of winter wheat in 'good' condition
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that 85% of Great Britain’s winter wheat crop was in good/excellent...
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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...
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Tillage: Some winter barley crops at high risk of lodging
Some winter barley crops are at a high risk of lodging, if the weather turns wet between now and harvest....
Tillage
Blackgrass must be taken 'seriously' - Teagasc
Blackgrass has been identified on Irish farms where there was previously no problem with the weed, according to Teagasc. Experts...
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Late spring cropping choices for tillage farmers
With the weather fast improving, many tillage farmers will be looking for advice on late spring cropping choices. According to...
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Tillage: Spring barley crops are a real mixed bag
With some spring barley crops having gone in just last week, Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, has said that yields...