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Tillage
New Smart fodder beet on the way
Siobhán Walsh
This Smart beet crop could make a big difference to yield in beet crops, as it is a fodder beet. So far, these varieties have been sugar beet.
13 November 2024 Agri Technology
Ag drone demo attracts interest
Drone demonstration day held at Golden Vale Research, which drew interest from both farmers and the industry.
6 November 2024 Husbandry
Tillage Management: weeds, aphids and sowing
The three-crop rule has to be complied with this season, so farmers need to have their cropping plan done.
Potatoes harvest edges past halfway mark
The potato harvest is set to be reduced by 15-20% this year as a challenging year takes its toll, write James Hanley and Stephen Robb.
30 October 2024 Crops
Growing crops with more technology in north of England
Farm manager with McGregor Farms David Fuller will make a presentation on farm management and precision technology at Tillage Day.
23 October 2024 News
Tillage management: sowing, herbicides and maize
Tillage farmers took advantage of the good weather last week to get crops planted. Rain fell heavier in some areas than others.
9 October 2024 Husbandry
Getting on top of weed control in reseeds
Ground conditions are still holding up on many farms, making it a good time to target weeds in reseeded grass swards.
1 October 2024 Management
Clover safe sprays still causing problems
Clover-safe sprays such as Clover Max and DB-Plus are back on the market but with limited emergency approval.
31 July 2024 Reseeding
Tillage Management: harvest, safety and value of straw
Wet weather is delaying the start of the harvest for many. Be prepared for when it does start and make safety a priority.
17 July 2024 Husbandry
Safe use of pesticides for users and the environment
Pesticide usage can be damaging to both the environment and the user of the chemical, but taking precautions greatly reduces the risk to both.
17 July 2024 Farm safety
IAM celebrates 40 years with Hardi in Ireland
IAM Agricultural Machinery and Danish sprayer manufacturer Hardi celebrated 40 years of a partnership in Ireland with an event last week. Peter Thomas Keaveney attended.
10 July 2024 News
IAM to mark 40 years of Hardi with crop care day
Irish Hardi sprayer importer, IAM, is celebrating its 40-year partnership with the brand with a Hardi crop care day on Wednesday 3 July in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
26 June 2024 News