WEED CONTROL

Importing straw from England a 'very dangerous practice'

A UK weeds scientist has said that importing straw from fields with high levels of blackgrass to Ireland is a dangerous practice.

NEWS 2 November 2025

Importing straw from England a 'very dangerous practice'

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Weed control begins with seed rate

Weed control begins with seed rate

NEWS 7 October 2025

Home Farm: harvest over, preparations for 2026 begin

Home Farm: harvest over, preparations for 2026 begin

VIEWPOINTS 1 October 2025

Caution urged with pesticide use to protect water quality progress

Caution urged with pesticide use to protect water quality progress

Caution urged with pesticide use to protect water quality progress

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 8 September 2025

Teagasc Crops Forum set for September

Teagasc Crops Forum set for September

Teagasc Crops Forum set for September

NEWS 19 August 2025

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Oilseed rape isn’t the risky crop it once was

Oilseed rape isn’t the risky crop it once was

Oilseed rape was once seen as a risky crop to grow but varieties and genetics have improved massively.

CROPS 13 May 2025

When is the best time to spray weeds in reseeds?

When is the best time to spray weeds in reseeds?

Aidan Brennan looks at the timing of post emergence weed spraying in new reseeds to get the best kill.

RESEEDING 13 May 2025

Farmer Writes: winter barley harvest disappoints

Farmer Writes: winter barley harvest disappoints

In short, crops had seemingly everything going for them, yet were failing to deliver. I think we’ve all been there and seen that.

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2025

Home Farm: activity on all fronts

Home Farm: activity on all fronts

Oilseed rape: we added a pod sealant to prevent pod shatter as much as possible.

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2025

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

Paddocks that are topped or mown in recent weeks may allow for mid-season weed control of pesky docks and thistles, while spring reseeds will now likely have to receive their pre-emergence spray.

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2025

Vegetable growers move to irrigate crops

Vegetable growers move to irrigate crops

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to vegetable growers about the ongoing dry period which Wexford-based John Dockrell and Kilkenny-based Julian Hughes described as “one of the most challenging".

NEWS 13 May 2025

Weed control in beet proving difficult

Weed control in beet proving difficult

Weed control in beet is more difficult in dry weather. You may need to travel the crop a number of times.

NEWS 13 May 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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