Minimising risk; promoting sustainability – that is the theme of this year’s National Tillage Conference hosted by Teagasc.

The tillage sector is apparently the lowest contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to Irish agriculture. However, further challenges lie ahead to continue to improve on this attribute.

The reduction in the chemical toolbox is now a constant challenge, but the loss of chlorothalonil this season makes 2020 a particularly interesting one.

Very importantly, costs and returns will be discussed too, as well as challenges such as aphid and grass weed control.

Registration for the conference begins at 9:00am and the conference opens at 9:45am.

The full programme is outlined in this table (below).