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Disease control decisions for the coming season
Conor Kehoe
Conor Kehoe reports from the National Tillage Conference where a disease control workshop discussed options for the upcoming season.
Disease control decisions for the coming season
Save on nitrogen with oilseed rape
19 February 2025 Fertilizers
Save on nitrogen with oilseed rape
Farmers with oilseed rape crops can make significant savings by measuring the green area index of those crops, writes Siobhán Walsh.
A guide to testing products and systems on your farm
12 February 2025 Crops
A guide to testing products and systems on your farm
On farm trials can help you decide if a product or method of farming is worth the investment or is helpful to your profit.
Steady spring wheat varieties listed
There have been no new additions to the spring wheat recommended list from the Department of Agriculture this year.
12 January 2025 Crops
Two new varieties of spring oats make the cut
Two new varieties have made the spring oats list from the Department of Agriculture, which was published on Friday 10 January.
11 January 2025 Crops
Record 12 varieties make spring barley list
The spring barley recommended list has been published by the Department of Agriculture and includes 12 different varieties.
10 January 2025 Crops
Using precision technology to enhance farming efficiency
David Fuller gave a rundown of the McGregor Farms business in the Scottish borders region at Tillage Day, supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association. Conor Kehoe reports.
8 January 2025 Crops
BYDV tolerant varieties can repel aphids
BYDV was a major topic at last week’s Irish Tillage and Land Use Society’s winter conference. Conor Kehoe reports.
11 December 2024 Crops
Decision support tools needed for aphid control
A number of Irish stakeholders spoke at the ITLUS winter conference on the latest BYDV research and aphid control strategies. Conor Kehoe reports
11 December 2024 Crops
Tillage Day: crops must be attractive for young people
Tillage Day, supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association, heard how the sector can ensure a positive future. Conor Kehoe reports.
27 November 2024 Crops
Sowing cover crops in Co Louth
Gareth Culligan’s goal is to enhance soil structure and health through the use of cover crops, while also providing food for pollinators throughout the winter, writes Kelsey Daly.
13 November 2024 Footprint Farmers
Harvest not yet complete for some
A panel of farmers discussed cover crop rules, BYDV tolerance, and how 2024 went on their farms at Tillage Day last week.
13 November 2024 Crops