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Tillage
Kerry had highest spring barley yield in Ireland in 2024
Siobhán Walsh
Kerry farmers had some impressive spring barley and oats yields in 2024 according to Teagasc figures.
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Fertiliser hit with January price hike
Fertiliser manufacturers have increase price quotes on nitrogen fertiliser as sales start to build ahead of the upcoming spring
15 January 2025 Viewpoints
Home Farm: crops fair well in cold spell
I have never seen ground conditions as good in mid-January and the longer heavy rain stays away, the better for the next few weeks.
Tillage Management: varieties and moving slurry
The slurry-spreading season has started again, but you should only take slurry in where conditions are suitable to do so.
15 January 2025 Husbandry
Tillage events to attend in the coming weeks
There are a number of tillage events on across the country this month and next month. Here are some of the main ones.
14 January 2025 News
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
Tillage Management: snow, plans and events
Bad weather has put an end to fieldwork, but there is plenty of work to be done to plan for the year ahead.
8 January 2025 Husbandry
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
Watch: cover and companion crops in Co Louth
Gareth Culligan is a tillage farmer from Co Louth and is working on improving his soil and reducing chemical use on his farm.
7 January 2025 News
Grain Trends: looking ahead to 2025 prices
In this week’s report, we look ahead to selling grain in 2025 and where prices might land for harvest.
1 January 2025 Markets