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Declaring blackgrass a noxious weed proposed under legislation changes
Anne O'Donoghue
The Minister for Agriculture has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to the Noxious Weeds Act 1936.
10 October 2024 News
Lemken presents 12.2m Thuilt tine harrow
Lemken has presented its Thuilt MF/1200 tine harrow, the brands first tine harrow model to exceed 12m.
1 October 2024 Management
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.
Blackgrass still not a noxious weed
Blackgrass can spread rapidly. However, legislation that could help to control it is delayed.
21 August 2024 News
Tillage farmers urged to avail of herbicide resistance testing
If a farmer cannot explain the presence of uncontrolled weeds, it can indicate an herbicide resistance issue in the field.
9 August 2024 News
Roadside ragwort – who is responsible for controlling it?
A single plant can produce 50,000 to 200,000 seeds over a four- to six-week period, heightening the importance of addressing issues in good time.
6 August 2024 News
Home Farm: beef weakens and first steps for harvest
Hopefully the bulk of the winter barley will meet the specifications without any pre-harvest treatment.
10 July 2024 Viewpoints
Weekend weather: alternating wet and dry spells
The weekend will bring mixed weather, with temperatures of up to 20°C on Sunday, according to Met Éireann.
27 June 2024 News
Weed watch: alarming increase in herbicide resistance
It is more likely for blackgrass and Italian ryegrass samples to be resistant to one or more herbicides than not, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.
5 June 2024 News
Weed Watch starts this June to tackle resistance
Some weeds have developed resistance to herbicides. Teagasc is collecting weed seed samples from farmers to test for resistance for free.
2 June 2024 News