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Managing varieties not crops to target issues
Siobhán Walsh
It is important to know the strengths and weaknesses of the varieties that you are growing, writes Siobhán Walsh.
11 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Peak nematodirus hatching in NI from 25 March to 3 April
The AFBI warning states that 10% of the hatch on Northern Ireland farms occurred in the second week of March, with peak hatching in the last days of March and first days of April 2025.
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.
Tillage Podcast: looking for big yields in super weather
On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we talk to Tom McCabe of UCD on protecting crops and reaching high yields in crops.
10 April 2025 News
Biostimulants and plant nutrition: snake oil or profitable tools?
Biostimulants and nutrition can play a role in making plants healthier and able to fight disease, writes Siobhán Walsh.
9 April 2025 Crop protection
Tillage management: farmers getting up to date in the fields
Many tillage farmers are now up to date in the fields or are nearly up to date in the good weather. Some rain is due in the coming days.
9 April 2025 Husbandry
Forestry contractors seek forest machine import ban
The FCI is urging the minister to deal with the post-storm Éowyn windblow with similar machines in the ownership of Irish forestry contractors that are currently idle.
9 April 2025 Forestry
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
Department carrying out foot-and-mouth simulation exercises
The Minister for Agriculture also said those travelling from foot-and-mouth disease-affected regions should not enter a farm for 14 days after arriving in Ireland.
5 April 2025 News
€8m biosecurity advisory service for animal health launched
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon announced €8.2m in funding for the service on Friday which will aim to support farmers to assess and implement biosecurity measures in their farms.
4 April 2025 News
IFA slams 'shambolic' TB Forum proposals
Some of the measures put forward in an attempt to curb the spread of the disease propose a clampdown on cow sales from high-risk herds, increased blood testing and reduced compensation.
2 April 2025 News