Conor Kehoe

Testing Irish rye for its use in food production

Teagasc launched a Rye Growers Guide at the National Tillage Conference and Sinead Dermody told the crowd that Irish-grown rye can meet food-grade specifications, writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 8 February 2026

Testing Irish rye for its use in food production

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Adding value the key to growth

Adding value the key to growth

MARKETS 4 February 2026

New BYDV guidelines on the way

New BYDV guidelines on the way

NEWS 3 February 2026

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

NEWS 31 January 2026

Tillage farmers needed for UCD survey

Tillage farmers needed for UCD survey

Tillage farmers needed for UCD survey

NEWS 13 January 2026

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From the Tramlines: heavy rain arrives to halt sowing

From the Tramlines: heavy rain arrives to halt sowing

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Offaly, Wexford and Tipperary as the planting of winter cereals wraps up for some farmers.

CROPS 1 October 2025

Winter cereal planting at full tilt

Winter cereal planting at full tilt

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kilkenny, Kildare, and Derry where good weather conditions has allowed farmers to get lots of field work completed.

CROPS 1 October 2025

Combatting Italian ryegrass – without spraying

Combatting Italian ryegrass – without spraying

The Irish Farmers Journal visited the Agrii Italian ryegrass trial site in June to get an insight into the challenges and best practices when controlling the weed.

CROPS 1 October 2025

No room for shortcuts with glyphosate

No room for shortcuts with glyphosate

Glyphosate needs to be used in the correct manner to avoid grass weed resistance building up reports Conor Kehoe.

CROPS 1 October 2025

From The Tramlines: planting resumes after storm Amy

From The Tramlines: planting resumes after storm Amy

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Meath, Laois and Waterford, as planting of winter cereals is disrupted by storm Amy.

CROPS 1 October 2025

Weed control begins with seed rate

Weed control begins with seed rate

Overestimating establishment rates in cereal crops can give grass weeds room to spread, writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Grain Trends: Matif wheat reaches new low

Grain Trends: Matif wheat reaches new low

High global supply is putting even more pressure on European grain prices. Conor Kehoe reports.

MARKETS 1 October 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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