Tillage
Research is confirming that clubroot thrives in a low pH environment. The 2025/26 season has seen a flare-up of the disease
Teagasc is advising growers of oilseed rape not to include brassicas in cover crop mixes: the risk of Clubroot infections is enhanced.
In contrast to global grain markets, oilseed rape prices remain buoyant, according to Goldcrop agronomist John Dunne.
Teagasc Oak Park in Co Carlow is the most visited tillage farm in Ireland. The venue hosts numerous open days and discussion groups
According to Teagasc, winter oilseed rape has been a key success story of 2025: most crops have averaged over 5t/ac.
There is a growing expectation that winter oilseed rape planting levels will increase appreciably in 2025/26.
One upside to the staggered harvest of 2023 was the opportunity of getting cover crops in early at Teagasc Oak Park.
Goldcrop agronomist, John Dunne, is strongly advising Irish tillage farmers to factor in the threat of clubroot
Teagasc tillage specialists are confirming that clubroot thrives in a low pH environment. This year has seen the disease flare up
As the area of oilseed rape grown in Ireland continues to increase, so does the risk of growers encountering the challenge of clubroot
Teagasc has confirmed that the growing threat of clubroot could hamper the further expansion of Ireland’s oilseed rape (OSR) acreage.
N.Ireland
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted the threat of clubroot in...
