Tillage
Rather than growing crops on a speculative basis, Teagasc is strongly urging tillage farmers to sit down and compile a strategic plan
Teagasc’s Dr Dermot Foristal has highlighted the value which effective crop rotation can deliver on Irish tillage farms.
Tillage Technical
Tillage has confirmed that both crop rotation and diversification go to the heart of the new GAEC 7 measures.
Tillage farmers are being reminded that 2023 is the first of the four years covered by the new reference period for crop rotation
The negative impacts of climate variability on food security and farm incomes could be offset by having farmers grow a wider range of produce.
An extensive series of international crop trials has confirmed that fertiliser use could be reduced with nature-based farming systems.
Co. Louth farmer, Gareth Culligan, believes we are only scratching the surface when it comes to understanding the role of companion crops.
Given the challenging harvest conditions, having a diverse rotation may be one option to spread harvesting over a longer period of time.
The early harvest this season makes it an ideal year for planting winter oilseed rape. The crop is liked by a consistent group of farmers.
Last season a derogation from the three-crop rule was granted on account of the harsh winter and wet spring.
Machinery
A range of modern agricultural equipment and machinery was on show at today's Crops & Cultivation 2017 open day in Oak Park, Co. Carlow.
Decisions made on tillage farms in the coming weeks will have a big impact on next year's harvest, according to Teagasc's Shay Phelan.
