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Pig slurry drives spring barley establishment on Kevin Nolan's farm
Pig slurry drives spring barley establishment on Kevin Nolan’s farm – with Terrachem
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Tillage farmers facing negative returns on many crops this year
Tillage farmers are facing negative returns on many crops this year, as projected prices fall short of the cost of...
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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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Late sown spring barley crops more prone to BYDV outbreaks
Late sown spring barley crops are more prone to disease outbreaks such as Barley Yellow Drawf Virus (BYDV), according to...
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Less than 20% of spring barley in the ground as weather halts sowing
Less than 20% of the national spring barley crop has been planted, according to Tim O’Donovan, who said that February...
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‘Look before you lease’ tillage farmers - Teagasc
Teagasc’s Tillage Advisor Ciaran Hickey has warned farmers to be more sensible about the prices they lease land for. In...
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Here's the projected breakeven yield for spring barley on rented ground in 2016
Cereal growers should know their projected costs in full before renting land for spring cereals this year, according to Teagasc...
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'2015 saw record yields across tillage farms' - But why did it happen?
Harvest 2015 saw record yields across tillage farms in Ireland, according to Teagasc’s Crops Specialist Tim O’Donovan. Speaking at Teagasc’s Spring...
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It's been a bumper harvest but growers will struggle financially - Teagasc expert
Ireland’s tillage farmers have experienced bumper yields in 2015, but despite this harvest some will still struggle financially as a result...
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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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Spring feed barley growers set for another loss-making year
Spring feeding barley growers are set for another loss making year says Teagasc Tillage Specialist John Pettit. At current prices, spring...
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‘Tillage farmers' margins increase with hybrids’
Tillage farmers’ margins increase with hybrids was the take home message from Seedtech’s Commercial Director Aidan Moore at this year’s...
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Get the basics right for spring barley - Teagasc
It is important to get the basics right for spring barley from the start; cultivations, soil fertility, variety and sowing rate,...