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The latest tillage news and developments from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all crops and growing news developments in the tillage farming sector.

Tillage
The aphicide debate: to spray or not to spray
Siobhán Walsh
The optimum time to spray aphids has probably passed in most fields as crops were sown early. The majority of crops are not at high risk for BYDV.
The aphicide debate: to spray or not to spray
 
 
Tillage podcast: Spraying, potatoes and politics
Tillage
Tillage podcast: Spraying, potatoes and politics
Setting up your chemical store
Tillage
Setting up your chemical store
€9,000 payment available for cover crops
Tillage
€9,000 payment available for cover crops
What tillage farmers need to know about glyphosate resistance
Tillage
What tillage farmers need to know about glyphosate resistance
HUSBANDRY
Tillage management: winter crops and weeds in spring cereals
Siobhán Walsh
Tillage management: winter crops and weeds in spring cereals
Crops are generally doing well across the country. There is spraying to be done in many at present from herbicides to fungicides.
Tillage management: flag leaves, weeds and fungicides
Siobhán Walsh
Tillage management: flag leaves, weeds and fungicides
Flag leaves are appearing on winter barley, while weeds will soon be sprayed on early-sown spring crops.
MARKETS
Grain trends: prices drop this week, currency hitting markets
Siobhán Walsh
Grain trends: prices drop this week, currency hitting markets
Currency looks to be impacting European grain prices at present. French wheat prices dropped significantly this week.
Strong demand for organic oats a ‘real success story’ – Heydon
James Hanly
Strong demand for organic oats a ‘real success story’ – Heydon
Minister Heydon was highlighting the opportunities for growth in the sector while speaking at the Organic Strategy Forum in Flahavan’s, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford on Wednesday 16 April.
CROPS
Excellent germination in spring crops
Conor Kehoe
Excellent germination in spring crops
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Waterford, Laois, and Meath where the recent rain was welcomed to drive crop growth.
Fodder beet and potato planting underway
Conor Kehoe
Fodder beet and potato planting underway
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Cork, and Waterford where spring crops are beginning to emerge.
SOILS
'Timing your run is important' when it comes to phosphorus
Siobhán Walsh
'Timing your run is important' when it comes to phosphorus
John O’Loughlin spoke about phosphorus uptake and build up at the recent Irish Tillage and Land Use spring workshop.
Tillage podcast: Genetics chat, planting and costs
Siobhán Walsh
Tillage podcast: Genetics chat, planting and costs
On this week’s Tillage Podcast we chat to Ty Vaughan, the head of plant biotechnology at Bayer Crop Science.
FARM PROGRAMMES
Excellent germination in spring crops
Conor Kehoe
Excellent germination in spring crops
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Waterford, Laois, and Meath where the recent rain was welcomed to drive crop growth.
Tullamore Farm: breeding begins as calving comes to a close
Rachel Gallagher
Tullamore Farm: breeding begins as calving comes to a close
Farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on what's been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.
Fodder beet and potato planting underway
Conor Kehoe
Fodder beet and potato planting underway
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Cork, and Waterford where spring crops are beginning to emerge.
Just under 30 left to lamb on Tullamore Farm
Rachel Gallagher
Just under 30 left to lamb on Tullamore Farm
Rachel Gallagher gives a full report on how the mature ewes on Tullamore Farm performed this year at lambing.
Honda Launches First-Ever 0% Finance Deal on Lawn and Garden Range SPONSORED
Honda Launches First-Ever 0% Finance Deal on Lawn and Garden Range
With the return of warmer days and the fresh scent of cut grass in the air, homeowners across the country are turning their attention to lawn care.
Calf Rearing Success with GAIN Easi-BeefSPONSORED
Calf Rearing Success with GAIN Easi-Beef
Laois farmer Jarlaith Duggan calves 180 cows, with a focus on keeping heifer calves for herd replacements.
Using rumen-protected fat to support fertility and milk fat at turnoutSPONSORED
Using rumen-protected fat to support fertility and milk fat at turnout
Rumen-protected fats provide energy without acid to help stabilise rumen conditions while also supporting fertility and milk fat production.
Always check for underground pipelines before starting a digSPONSORED
Always check for underground pipelines before starting a dig
Whether you are a landowner, forestry operator, farmer or contractor, always check for underground pipelines before undertaking groundworks.
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