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Managing fungicide resistance in Irish crops
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It is important to try to protect chemistry against resistance to ensure crop diseases can be controlled, writes Steven Kildea of Teagasc.
11 April 2025 Crop protection
We can aim for 15t/ha on winter wheat
Yields of 14-15t/ha from winter wheat are not a pipe dream and while farmers might fear growing the crop, it can offer great returns, writes Tom McCabe of UCD.
9 April 2025 News
Accompany the Agronomist: yellow rust the main issue as spraying gets up to date
Rust in wheat looks to be the main issue in parts, but in general crops are clean according to agronomists across the country.
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.
8 April 2025 News
New fungicide hits the market for wheat
A new fungicide for wheat, rye and triticale has come on to the market this year from Bayer Crop Science.
6 April 2025 News
What’s the plan for disease control in 2025?
Crop management will vary throughout the season, but having guidelines in place for disease control is important.
2 April 2025 News
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
Cutting back on nitrogen on forward crops
This year farmers are being advised to cut back on nitrogen to reduce disease levels on crops. A change from recent years, writes Siobhan Walsh.
26 February 2025 News
Disease control decisions for the coming season
Conor Kehoe reports from the National Tillage Conference where a disease control workshop discussed options for the upcoming season.
19 February 2025 Crops
100% of septoria has resistance to fungicides
Winter wheat disease control is becoming more difficult, but there are tools available to deal with the disease.
12 February 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