Siobhan Walsh, Author at Agriland.ie

Siobhan Walsh

Siobhán Walsh is from a tillage and beef farm in county Laois. She recently completed a PhD, investigating soil nitrogen supply from Irish tillage land, from UCD, having previously completed a masters in crop science and degree in Animal and Crop Production. The qualified pesticide advisor also worked as a part-time sports reporter for almost seven years with The Laois Nationalist and completed an internship with the Irish Farmers Journal.

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Six-row hybrid varieties start to knock on the quality door

September 26, 2018

Tillage

Belfry tops the winter barley recommended list for yield this year. The six-row hybrid barley has a relative yield score of 108. Bazooka…

Glanbia announces grain prices for 2018

September 24, 2018

Tillage

It’s the moment grain farmers have been waiting for. Glanbia has announced its grain prices for 2018 this evening (Monday, September 24). Whether…

Grain price: Last week saw positive moves

September 24, 2018

Tillage

Grain prices finished on a relatively positive note on Friday. LIFFE wheat for November closed the week at £176.35/t, while MATIF wheat for…

Could red clover fit into your tillage rotation?

September 23, 2018

Tillage

Red clover could become part of your tillage rotation. The nitrogen fixer can provide a good break to improve soil structure, as well…

Sowing later reduces take-all risk

September 23, 2018

Tillage

Dr. Richie Hackett has been examining the effects of take-all for the past number of years at Teagasc Oak Park and he counts…

‘Take-all is the number 1 second-cereal threat’

September 22, 2018

Tillage

Take-all is the biggest threat to second-winter cereals, according to Tim Eaton of Certis, who spoke at Goldcrop’s recent autumn technical meeting. Warm…

Dry year doesn’t test varieties for disease

September 22, 2018

Tillage

The exceptional growing season gone by provided a poor year for testing varieties for disease – one of the biggest factors affecting variety…

Ploughing competitions draw to a close…here’s a look back

September 21, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

Official competitions drew to a close yesterday (September 20) at the National Ploughing Championships. However, a few competitors set up shop on an…

Drummonds to host a ‘Cultivation Day’ next Tuesday

September 21, 2018

Tillage

Drummonds will host a ‘Cultivation Day’ next Tuesday (September 21). Four different cultivation systems will be evaluated on the day. John Geraghty will…

Tracey and Whelan take top honours at ‘Ploughing 2018’

September 21, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

Eamonn Tracey and John Whelan took top honours at the National Ploughing Championships once again this year. Martin Kehoe finished just one point…

Protein payment set to be nice for those who planted

September 21, 2018

CAP / Schemes

Farmers who planted protein crops this season look set to get a hefty payment. €3 million has been allocated to the scheme since…

Results from day 1 of the ‘Ploughing’

September 20, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

Day one of the ‘Ploughing’ saw the All-Ireland champions from 11 classes crowned. The under-28 category was one of the the most anticipated…

Results: Ploughing competitions draw the crowds as trade stands close

September 20, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

One positive note from the closure of the trade arena on Wednesday (September 19) was that large crowds made their way to the…

Pics: Extent of damage revealed…on-site at the ‘Ploughing’

September 19, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

Day two of the National Ploughing Championships saw the trade arena closed to the public, due to ongoing (weather-related) safety concerns. The following…

Boortmalt gives €30/t more on price

September 18, 2018

Tillage

Boortmalt announced an increase on its malting barley price today. Following recent negotiations between the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and Boortmalt, the malting…