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Tillage
Accompany the Agronomist: spring crops flying up, with some left to plant
Siobhán Walsh
In our first full crop survey of agronomists across the country this year, it is reported that spring crops which are planted are growing quickly and look well.
15 May 2024 Husbandry
Tillage Management: aphids, final fungicides and planting
Some tillage farmers are still planting, while others are moving onto controlling aphids and weeds in spring cereals.
14 May 2024 News
Closing the gate on winter barley
Winter barley crops are variable this year, some have received their final fungicide, while it will be applied to others in the coming days.
Tillage Management: planting, fungicides and bird food
Another spell of good weather looks to be on the way, and tillage farmers will be busy making the most of it.
8 May 2024 Husbandry
Tillage Management: power of work done, more to do
There has been a huge amount of work carried out on tillage farms in the last week, but there is more to be done.
1 May 2024 Husbandry
Early nitrogen essential this season
Crops are going in late this season, so it is important to get nitrogen on early to get crops off to a good start and to meet protein specifications.
30 April 2024 News
Identifying crop growth stages is tricky
It’s important to be able to identify crop growth stages in the fields. This year is particularly challenging, as crops are so variable.
28 April 2024 News
Tillage Management: wonderful weather for tillage farmers
Tillage farmers are very busy in the fields as they take advantage of the good weather to plant spring crops.
24 April 2024 Husbandry
Tillage Management: here comes the sun
Good weather looks to be on the way, and many tillage farmers have already made it out to the fields in recent days.
17 April 2024 Husbandry
Tillage management: weather hopefully picking up
The weather is picking up and there is plenty of work to be done on tillage farms, but land will have to dry as well.
10 April 2024 Husbandry
Tillage Management: fertiliser, fungicides and waiting on fine weather
Tillage farmers should try and have winter crops up to date so they can focus on spring planting when the weather comes.
27 March 2024 Husbandry
Rain prevents tillage work as area drops - is a fallow payment needed?
The tillage area is at risk of falling dramatically this year for many reasons. In the UK, a fallow payment is helping to maintain the arable area.
26 March 2024 News