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Machinery
Lemken to bring new disc and latest in seeding to Punchestown
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Well-known German cultivation and seeding equipment manufacturer Lemken is set to return to this year’s FTMTA show with a large selection of kit.
23 October 2024 Husbandry
Tillage Management: great scope for post-break crop sowing
This back-end has presented an excellent chance to get winter cereals sown after maize, potatoes or beet have been harvested.
23 October 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: more natives prices announced
Centenary Thurles Co-operative has become the latest merchant to announce its 2024 grain prices.
BYDV-tolerant barley - to spray or not to spray
This article provides some details on research carried out by Teagasc on winter barley and BYDV control.
13 October 2024 News
Tillage management: sowing, herbicides and maize
Tillage farmers took advantage of the good weather last week to get crops planted. Rain fell heavier in some areas than others.
9 October 2024 Husbandry
What to expect at this year's Hedgerow Week
The Teagasc events are to showcase demonstrations of both topped and tree-line hedges established over the past three years.
28 August 2024 News
Time to plant winter oilseed rape
Oilseed rape is a good break crop option as it establishes quickly and can help to control problem weeds, writes Siobhán Walsh.
21 August 2024 Crops
Lemken revamps Solitair Zirkon power harrow combo
Lemken has released a new Solitair MR drill, which will be coupled with the new generation of Lemken Zirkon MR power harrows.
21 August 2024 News
How transitioning to low chemical nitrogen perennial ryegrass affects dairy
The Ballyhaise open day took place on 24 July. The event highlighted the economic value and improved sustain-ability that can be achieved in the dairy sector.
31 July 2024 News
My Farming Week: Norman Dunne, Owenstown, Maynooth, Co Kildare
Norman Dunne and his father Michael used to operate a conventional tillage system, before moving to direct drilling in recent years.
3 July 2024 Feature
Maize acreage up 10,000ac this year
The season for Maize is generally from 1 May to 1 October, this is despite a lot of maize still being sown up to this week.
29 May 2024 News