Tillage
Tillage incomes rose by 31% in 2022
Irish tillage incomes rose by 31% in 2022, relative to the year previous, according to the finalised Teagasc National Farm...
harvest 2022
Tillage
Sharp decline in EU cereal production in 2022
In 2022, an estimated 270.9 million tonnes of cereals were harvested across the EU. This was 26.7 million tonnes less than in 2021,...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Tillage News
Harvest Report: 4% increase in 2022 cereals production
The Harvest Report 2022, published by Teagasc, estimates that the production of cereals was 2.42 million tonnes in 2022. This...
Tillage
Biodegradable films bring high maize yields in 2022
The use of biodegradable films on Irish maize crops this year has resulted in higher yields, despite costing more per...
Pig/Poultry
Watch: Farmland - Bird flu in Ireland and 2022 maize harvest
This week’s episode of Farmland focusses on the outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in Ireland, which has ignited fears...
Tillage News
Tirlán to pay over €100m for quality grain from harvest 2022
Tirlán, formally known as Glanbia Co-op and Glanbia Ireland, has today (Wednesday, October 5), confirmed it will pay over €100...
Agri-Business
Dairygold confirms cereal prices for 2022 harvest
Dairygold has confirmed that it has finalised the grain prices it will pay cereal growers for the 2022 harvest. The...
Tillage
Harvest 2022 all but completed
According to Teagasc’s Michael Hennessy, Harvest 2022 is all but completed in many parts of the country. However, not all...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Tillage Technical
Harvest update: Most crops now harvested following dry weather
In the latest harvest update, in many areas, most crops are now harvested with the dry weather making conditions for...
Tillage News
Farm manager discusses weather impact on UK tillage farm
North Bedfordshire farm manager Andy Mahon took part in the most recent edition of the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss...
Tillage
Implications of an early winter barley harvest - cover crops
A relatively early finish to the winter barley harvest will provide tillage farmers with an ideal opportunity to plant cover...
Tillage
Harvest update: Heavy rain temporarily stalled work
While last weekend’s heavy rain brought the harvest to a halt, Teagasc is confirming that combines are now back in...
Tillage
Tillage farmers must manage risk as markets and costs fluctuate
Tillage farmers are in a high-risk situation when planning for harvest 2023 as markets continue to fluctuate and fertiliser prices...
Tillage
Winter barley yields back on last year due to BYDV
Winter barley yields have been extremely variable this year, in part due to Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) which hit...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Video
Farmland discusses Harvest 2022 so far and the tillage sector outlook
This week’s episode of Farmland is a harvest special, focusing on Harvest 2022 so far and discussing the outlook for...
Tillage
BYDV hits barley yields in many places
Teagasc is confirming that Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) was noted as a threat to winter barley crops as far...
Tillage
Harvest 2022: Barley yields extremely variable
The 2022 Irish cereal harvest is well underway at this stage with most winter barley crops combined and in store....
Tillage Technical
Harvest 2022: Northern hemisphere roundup
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that the northern hemisphere wheat harvest is now well underway. The...