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Finding the chink in the armour of fungicide resistance – it’s a numbers game
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Steven Kildea of Teagasc explains that with almost 10 trillion septoria spores in 1ha of wheat it’s no wonder fungicide resistance builds up.
28 February 2024 Northern Ireland
SCOPS urges targeted treatments at lambing
Blanket treatment for worms increases the risk of anthelmintic resistance in flocks, experts have warned.
14 February 2024 News
Gene editing vote gives 'hope' to tillage challenges
Gene editing could shave three or four years off the time needed to develop a new variety, according to a leading Teagasc researcher.
MEPs' vote to allow gene-edited varieties welcomed by IFA
IFA grain chair Kieran McEvoy stated that new genomic techniques could leave farmers better able to face up to coming challenges of disease and climate pressures.
7 February 2024 News
Transport emissions from beef and dairy exports not ‘negligible’ - Ryan
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan was speaking in response to a comment from Bord Bia CEO Jim O'Toole, who said transport emissions from beef and dairy exports are negligible.
10 January 2024 News