EU Commission to restart talks on glyphosate re-authorisation May 23, 2017 N.Ireland The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the European Commission’s plan to re-authorise glyphosate…
Weeds a fast-growing problem in late-sown spring barley May 23, 2017 Tillage Late-sown spring barley crops will require treatment with herbicide to knock out weeds over…
Winter wheat crops now at the flag leaf stage May 22, 2017 Tillage Most winter wheat crops have reached Growth Stage 32, according to Teagasc tillage advisor…
Maize acreage up by 10% year-on-year May 22, 2017 Tillage Ireland’s maize acreage is up 10% year-on-year, according to Maizetech’s John Foley. The improved…
Tremendous potential to expand fodder beet output in Ireland May 22, 2017 Tillage Approximately 20,000ac of fodder beet are grown in Ireland annually, according to DLF Seeds’…
Don’t be complacent with disease control programmes May 19, 2017 The break in the weather over the weekend was welcomed by cereal growers across… Sponsored
John Deere to wheel out new 400hp beast at Cereals 2017 May 17, 2017 Machinery John Deere’s latest tractor, the 8400R, makes its first appearance at the company stand, number…
CROPS WATCH UPDATE: Pig slurry works wonders for spring barley establishment May 17, 2017 In the fourth part of the Crops Watch series, a collaborative crop monitoring programme between… Sponsored
CROPS WATCH UPDATE: Winter barley showing excellent potential May 16, 2017 In the third part of the Crops Watch series, a collaborative crop monitoring programme between… Sponsored
‘Busy carrot planting season a success – for upcoming July harvest’ May 16, 2017 Agri Food When walking down the fruit and veg aisle of our local supermarket, we tend…
Irish Grain Growers’ Group hits back at IFA over Boortmalt deal May 16, 2017 Tillage The Irish Grain Growers’ Group has hit back at the IFA’s criticism of its objections…
UK university to showcase robotic-grown spring barley May 14, 2017 Machinery Move over robotic milking – the focus is now on growing and harvesting cereal…
IFA champions Boortmalt deal, with a focus on ‘native grown’ barley May 10, 2017 Tillage The IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association), has responded to criticism of the Boortmalt barley deal…
Is ploughing driving your earthworms away? May 10, 2017 Environment Scientists from University College Dublin and the University of Vigo, Spain, have found that…
Irish Grain Growers hit out at Boortmalt-IFA deal May 9, 2017 Tillage The Irish Grain Growers’ Association has launched a scathing attack on both Boortmalt and…
Guidelines issued relating to TAMS tillage updates May 9, 2017 Machinery Clarifications and guidelines have been announced in relation to the updated tillage TAMS scheme,…
Best-practice cereal management tips – for the month of May May 5, 2017 N.Ireland The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has issued best-practice…
