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Gardening with Kitty: sow the seeds for a hearty yield
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It’s time to rejuvenate and shape the upcoming season of growth in the kitchen garden and beyond, writes Kitty Scully.
18 December 2024 News
Irish family biggest seller of winter rape seed in the US
The Caldbecks moved from Ireland 20 years ago and now sell oilseed rape seed to 46 of the 52 US states.
4 December 2024 News
US oil achievements derived from Irish expertise
The Dealer heard an Irish company is making records in the US with its seed business.
30-acre Hungarian tomato farm utilising modern greenhouses
The Irish Farmers Journal visited one of the 8.9-acre greenhouses while on an agricultural press tour of Hungary.
10 November 2024 News
Farmers urged to report giant hogweed infestations
That was the message from a Farming for Water EIP meeting held in Cappawhite, Co Tipperary last Thursday evening, 24 October about the non-native plant which poses a threat to human health.
30 October 2024 News
Kitty's Kitchen Garden: oh my gourd - it's harvest time
October is the month for clearing beds and planting winter hardy crops to provide some early harvest, writes Kitty Scully.
2 October 2024 Gardening
Seed: certification, home-saving and royalties
Siobhán Walsh shares all you need to know about sourcing seed, as well as the importance of paying plant variety royalties.
18 September 2024 News
In photos: greenway protests, harvesting and threshing
Our top photos from the week include Cooley farmers protesting a proposed greenway and a Cork farmer spreading seeds with his quad and APV seeder. We also captured harvesting, farm walks and more.
8 September 2024 News
Nursery report into tree seed needs
Coillte, Fermoy and None so Hardy Nurseries co-fund a report to determine tree species requirements and seed availability especially for native broadleaves.
21 August 2024 Forestry
Carry over seed from last year should be tested
There may be a number of farmers with seed in the shed from last season that was not planted in the bad weather.
11 August 2024 News
Cover crops: the dos and the don’ts
Cover crops should be planted as soon as possible after cereal crops are harvested and will do best after early-harvested crops like winter barley and oats.
31 July 2024 News