Tillage
DAFM advises organic farmers about seed requirements
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is reminding organic farmers about their obligations when it comes to...
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Opinion
Opinion: Growers need information on imported seed varieties
There’s no doubt that Irish companies did a tremendous job in sourcing imported seed varieties in time for the 2024...
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Competition: Enter now to win a Merlo Multifarmer
Agriland is delighted to collaborate with Merlo to bring farmers a fantastic competition. The lucky winner will have the free...
Tillage
ISTA makes 'progress' in securing spring cereal seed
The Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA) has confirmed that significant progress has been made in securing spring cereal seed supply...
Tillage
EU may endorse use of new plant breeding technologies
The European Union (EU) looks set to imminently recognise and endorse the use of new plant breeding technologies. It is...
Tillage News
Will there be enough certified seed to meet demand?
Teagasc tillage specialists are predicting a significant rise in Ireland’s cereal acreage during the season ahead and questions have arisen...
Tillage
Why should you choose Irish certified seed?
Irish certified seed is a high-quality product. Donal Fitzgerald, Goldcrop, explained what makes Irish seed different at a recent Irish...
Tillage
'Challenge seed suppliers for as much variety information as possible'
The role of variety testing and why it’s important for growers to use the information when deciding on a variety...
Tillage
Seed trade seminars to discuss variety options and seed certification
The Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA) will host three ‘Promoting Excellence Seminars’ next week. The seminars will help farmers and...
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Drying off in a new era without blanket dry cow therapy
Over 200 service providers recently attended Animal Health Ireland’s CellCheck conference in Kilkenny, focused on providing the latest science and...
Tillage
Cereals - 'There are risks of bringing in grass weeds with imported seeds'
The first of the weed grasses present in Irish cereals could have occurred as a result of imported seed, according...