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Tillage
Tillage management: farmers getting up to date in the fields
Siobhán Walsh
Many tillage farmers are now up to date in the fields or are nearly up to date in the good weather. Some rain is due in the coming days.
8 April 2025 News
New crop protection magazine on the way
There are plenty of challenges when it comes to keeping crops weed, disease and pest free. Farmers need to use every option available.
2 April 2025 News
Potato planting surges ahead of maize and beet
Potato growers are taking advantage of the good weather, and maize planting will commence in the coming days.
Tillage Management: nitrogen, winter cereals and break crops
The weather continues to be dry at present and is allowing farmers to get jobs done in good conditions.
2 April 2025 Husbandry
Spring planting continues
Spring planting is well ahead of recent years and spring barley continues to be planted across the country this week.
26 March 2025 News
Tillage Podcast: walking winter crops and planting update
On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we report from the fields and see what has to be done to winter crops in the coming days and weeks.
20 March 2025 News
The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize
Here are the Teagasc costs and returns figures for forage crops. They are estimated and can be amended to suit your own farm.
19 March 2025 Fodder
Beans and oats sold out as planting continues
Tillage farmers are busy planting spring crops across the country and in the main have now moved onto spring barley crops.
19 March 2025 News
Know your market when growing forage
It is essential to know your market when you are growing and selling forage crops, particularly expensive crops like maize and beet.
19 March 2025 Crops
Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules
There are plenty of rules to follow when it comes to feeding your crops and applying the correct buffer zones at watercourses.
19 March 2025 Crops
Beet varieties to look out for
Here are some beet varieties to keep an eye out for when choosing your seed this year, writes Siobhán Walsh.
19 March 2025 Crops
Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed
The Cork-based Browne family said they will now “rethink” the future of their farm with a view to leading the way in sustainability.
19 March 2025 News