Tillage
Winter barley crops require first fertiliser dressing soon
According to Teagasc tillage specialist, Shay Phelan, winter barley crops will require their first fertiliser application in six weeks time,...
Winter Barley
Tillage
Disease pressure now becoming apparent within winter cereal crops
The continuing mild weather has encouraged crop growth, but it also brings the spectre of disease pressure within winter cereal...
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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
Exceptional growth rates continue for winter barley, wheat and oats
The recent mild weather has encouraged exceptional growth rates in winter barley, wheat and oat crops throughout the country. So...
Tillage
Christmas period gives growers opportunity to plan
Field work may have come to a halt on tillage farms. However, the Christmas period gives growers an opportunity to...
Tillage
Planting updates for GB: Winter wheat, barley and oats
According to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB), winter wheat drilling is almost complete in England, Scotland and Wales. The...
Tillage
High levels of BYDV projected for Northern Ireland
Co. Down-based agronomist, Richard Owens, has confirmed the high threat of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) in winter cereals planted...
Tillage
BYDV control programmes and tolerant barley varieties
Sales of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) tolerant winter barley varieties have reached exceptionally high levels over recent weeks. But...
Tillage
Teagasc estimates 60,000ha winter wheat planting area
Teagasc is estimating a 60,000ha winter wheat planting area for the 2024/2025 season, and it’s a figure that could still...
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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 News
Tirlán confirms grain pricing for harvest 2024
Tirlán has today (Wednesday, October 23) announced grain pricing for Harvest 2024, which includes prices €210/t for green feed barley...
Tillage
Mid-October crop management priorities
Autumn planting areas are now back up at 2022 levels. So, effective crop management now becomes priority number one. Winter...
Tillage
Varietal choice can make all the difference in planting winter cereals
The planting of winter cereals is now taking place at a breakneck pace in all areas across the country –...
Tillage
Winter cereal plantings are back up to 2022 levels
Teagasc has confirmed that 2024/2025 winter cereal plantings are back up to levels last recorded back in the autumn of...
Tillage
Recommended seed rates for 2024/2025 planting season sees change
Teagasc has amended both winter barley and winter wheat recommended seed rates for 2024/2025 in line with projected plant numbers....
Tillage
Demand for BYDV-tolerant winter barley varieties strong
Teagasc has confirmed that demand for barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDY)-tolerant winter barley varieties is very strong, Tillage specialist at...
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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
Tillage: Bean harvest to get underway next week
Teagasc has confirmed that the 2024 bean harvest will get underway in the Cork area next week, weather permitting. And...
Tillage
DAFM publishes the winter barley recommended lists for 2025
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has published the winter barley recommended lists for 2025. The fully...
Tillage Technical
Crops Forum: Winter OSR now the most reliable crop
The 2024 Crops Forum hosted by Teagasc highlighted the fact that winter oilseed rape (OSR) is fast becoming a ‘good...
N.Ireland
AHDB publishes second harvest update for 2024
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its second harvest update for 2024. It reflects the impact...