Siobhán Walsh, Author at Agriland.ie

Siobhán Walsh

Siobhán Walsh is from a tillage and beef farm in Co. Laois. She recently completed a PhD, investigating soil nitrogen supply from Irish tillage land, from UCD. She previously completed a masters in crop science and a 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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Seed dressing loss a major reason planted area so low

Seed dressing loss a major reason planted area so low

October 23, 2019

There is no doubt that the loss of Redigo Deter seed dressing this season has played a major role in the reduction in…

Video: Forage crop management and preparation key to success

Video: Forage crop management and preparation key to success

October 21, 2019

There are plenty of forage crops planted across the country for grazing. Those sown early are coming near the stage that they could…

Tillage focus: Wholecrop soybean harvest in Co. Wicklow

Tillage focus: Wholecrop soybean harvest in Co. Wicklow

October 20, 2019

It wasn’t just an average silage pick up in Stratford, Co. Wicklow, when AgriLand visited John Wynne’s farm in early September. The dairy,…

Grain price: Snow in US and drought in Australia

Grain price: Snow in US and drought in Australia

October 19, 2019

Conditions for tillage farmers are extremely difficult here in Ireland at present as wet weather has impacted on winter planting. While farmers have…

Soil health and how it affects your wealth – upcoming seminar

Soil health and how it affects your wealth – upcoming seminar

October 18, 2019

“Soil health and your wealth – the dynamics of productivity” is the theme of a one-day seminar to be held by New Generation…

Majority of potatoes still to be lifted

Majority of potatoes still to be lifted

October 17, 2019

Wet weather is causing trouble on farms all over the country. Potato farmers are badly affected and estimates from the Irish Farmers’ Association…

How much wheat and barley was imported from the UK so far this year?

How much wheat and barley was imported from the UK so far this year?

October 17, 2019

There is plenty of talk of grain imports from the UK ahead of the Brexit deadline and fears of grain being off-loaded before…

Soil moistures: 20mm over capacity in some areas

Soil moistures: 20mm over capacity in some areas

October 16, 2019

You don’t need to read this article to know that the land is wet, but if you want to see just how wet…

Little planting progress on tillage farms

Little planting progress on tillage farms

October 15, 2019

The middle of October is the ideal time for planting winter crops if the weather is right. The weather isn’t playing ball though.…

Soil sampling…when ground conditions improve

Soil sampling…when ground conditions improve

October 14, 2019

While many fields are too wet to take a stroll through it is important to keep in mind that autumn is a time…

Chemical induction without lifting a can

Chemical induction without lifting a can

October 13, 2019

Closed Transfer System (CTS) technology is one of the newest innovations to be rolled out for the use of chemical products in agriculture.…

Grain price: Protests lifted at home; WASDE released in US

Grain price: Protests lifted at home; WASDE released in US

October 12, 2019

The past week has been an interesting one for many grain farmers. Protests outside Glanbia’s plants in Portlaoise and Clonroche came to an…

‘Glanbia has committed to implement a strategic development plan for the sector’ – IFA

‘Glanbia has committed to implement a strategic development plan for the sector’ – IFA

October 11, 2019

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has stated that it has stood down its protests at Portlaoise and Clonroche following an improvement in price…

Glanbia sets out plans for grain following discussions

Glanbia sets out plans for grain following discussions

October 11, 2019

In a statement to AgriLand, Glanbia Ireland set out its plans to “help secure the future of its members and loyal grain suppliers,…

Updated: IFA grain protests lifted outside Glanbia

Updated: IFA grain protests lifted outside Glanbia

October 11, 2019

The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) Grain Committee has removed its blockades outside Glanbia gates in Portlaoise and Clonroche, AgriLand understands. The news comes…

Drought resistant corn could mean an increase in supply

Drought resistant corn could mean an increase in supply

October 11, 2019

A breakthrough has been made in Chile. Simon Ruiz, a biologist at the University of Talca, has developed a genetically modified variety of…

Dig down to see what’s going on in your soil

Dig down to see what’s going on in your soil

October 3, 2019

A spade, a measuring tape and a kitchen knife can help to tell you a lot about your soil. Everyone knows the problem…

Readers’ pics: Harvest, ploughing and sunflowers

Readers’ pics: Harvest, ploughing and sunflowers

September 29, 2019

In the next few weeks AgriLand will announce the winners of the Harvest Photo Competition for 2019. There are a lot of entries to…