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Tillage
Sustainability-linked loans launched for tillage farmers
James Hanly
Primarily used by the dairy sector in 2024, Enviroflex loans are designed to incentivise farmers to continue implementing sustainability focused improvements on their land.
19 January 2025 News
Kerry had highest spring barley yield in Ireland in 2024
Kerry farmers had some impressive spring barley and oats yields in 2024 according to Teagasc figures.
10 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.
Top five farmer writer videos from 2024
Our farmer writers in Northern Ireland captured video footage from their farms throughout 2024.
30 December 2024 Northern Ireland
56% of tillage farms earn positive margin
A Teagasc report has shown that many tillage farms are not profitable. However, incomes are predicted to improve in 2025.
8 December 2024 News
Teagasc estimates 1.9m tonnes of cereals produced
Teagasc outlined extremely wet months of weather in October, November, February, March and April as one of the major factors affecting planting and crop yields.
22 November 2024 News
Farmer Writes: Autumn a disaster for grass covers
We scanned a few cows that showed up doubtful on the collars on Monday, writes Padraig Callanan.
2 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Watch: blown away by spring barley at harvest
Derek Robinson grows spring barley, alongside his cattle and sheep enterprises, on his Co Down farm
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Malting Company of Ireland to expand
This news will be welcomed by tillage farmers who are looking for premium markets to sell their grain into.
18 September 2024 News
Tillage Management: the balance at winter planting
Farmers are still harvesting crops and no doubt thinking about planting winter cereal crops in some dry conditions.
18 September 2024 Husbandry
Editorial: malting boost for tillage farmers
Farmers that grew spring barley and who were successful in meeting the malt specification received a €60/t to €70/t price premium.
18 September 2024 Viewpoints
35% of grain used to produce Irish drinks not native - Teagasc
Teagasc’s Michael Hennessy detailed some figures on grain usage in the drinks sector at the Irish Drinks Forum.
17 September 2024 News