Well sown is well grown, according to Teagasc

Well sown is well grown, according to Teagasc, which says progress with spring crops has been slow to date but ground conditions are more important than drilling date.

Teagasc is holding a series of spring crop walks around the country at the moment with key advise being dispensed by advisors at the events. In terms of spring barley it says crops are generally thin and there is a need to stimulate tiller numbers.

Teagasc is advising farmers to increase seed rate as you drill into April and consider other crops like rape, beet, or maize as options.

Key advice for spring cereals:

Teagasc is inviting all interested in the tillage sector to the nationwide series of crop walks which are ongoing:

 

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