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Tillage
Record 12 varieties make spring barley list
Siobhán Walsh
The spring barley recommended list has been published by the Department of Agriculture and includes 12 different varieties.
9 January 2025 News
Tillage Podcast: US technology system, straw and prices
This week’s Tillage Podcast has a guest from the US, looks at straw chopping areas and upcoming events.
8 January 2025 News
65% of straw chopping area baled in 2024
Almost two thirds of the cereal area entered into the Straw Incorporation Measure was taken out to be baled in 2024.
Grain Trends: positive start to 2025
There has been a positive start to 2025 in grain markets, which have seen prices lift in recent weeks.
8 January 2025 Markets
Improving slurry application accuracy by retro-fitting a flow metre
One year ago, Peter Thomas Keaveney retrofitted a flow metre to an umbilical system, and offers his thoughts on the system and why every contractor should consider doing so.
8 January 2025 Farm machinery
Using precision technology to enhance farming efficiency
David Fuller gave a rundown of the McGregor Farms business in the Scottish borders region at Tillage Day, supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association. Conor Kehoe reports.
8 January 2025 Crops
Tillage Management: snow, plans and events
Bad weather has put an end to fieldwork, but there is plenty of work to be done to plan for the year ahead.
8 January 2025 Husbandry
Tractors and potato gear to go under the hammer
Hennessy Auctioneers will host a farm dispersal auction on 18 January alongside its collective monthly machinery auction, viewing takes place this Saturday 11 January.
8 January 2025 News
Trailing and flexi shoes - what are the options on the Irish market?
Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott take an in-depth at the slurry tanker-mounted trailing shoe and flexi-shoe systems available on the Irish market.
8 January 2025 Farm machinery
Watch: cover and companion crops in Co Louth
Gareth Culligan is a tillage farmer from Co Louth and is working on improving his soil and reducing chemical use on his farm.
7 January 2025 News
Would you like to take part in From the Tramlines?
The Irish Farmers Journal is currently looking for farmers to take part in From the Tramlines for 2025.
5 January 2025 From the Tramlines
Almost 40% of dairy farmers to invest in slurry storage
Overall, 72% of the 223 dairy farmers surveyed have plans to invest in their farm next year.
1 January 2025 News