Tillage
Major research initiative will help develop next generation of IPM
A major research initiative will help develop next generation of integrated pest management (IPM) approaches for tillage farmers. The...
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Tillage
Research project to focus on integrated pest management in crops
Teagasc is overseeing a new €5 million international research project examining the next generation of integrated pest management (IPM) in...
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Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
Tillage
Tenders sought to develop crop rules that support IPM practices
Teagasc is seeking tenders for the development of a framework to define crop specific rules that support integrated pest management...
Tillage
Tillage: The biology of blackgrass and ways to prevent it
A combination of knowing the biology of blackgrass and effective stubble management, can serve to greatly reduce the impact of...
Tillage Technical
Tillage: The role for pre-emergence herbicides
Pre-emergence herbicides have been shown to be more effective in controlling many problem grass weeds such as bromes, blackgrass and...
Tillage News
DNA loops provide clue to herbicide resistance in blackgrass
Blackgrass is a particularly persistent weed of winter wheat. Its success is largely due to widespread, multiple-herbicide resistance. A new...
Tillage
Integrated pest management to be key to Irish tillage sector
Integrated pest management (IPM) will become a key part of the Irish tillage sector’s response to disease and weed control...
Environment
Pest management survey launched for Irish horticulture
Teagasc has launched a survey on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Irish food horticulture, including potatoes. IPM is a holistic...
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Register now for the Farm Well Hub Series
The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
Tillage
Rothamsted highlights significance of new insect genomes
A new database of 19 insect genomes, encompassing some of the most damaging pests of crops worldwide, has been made...
Tillage
Rapid diagnostic test for Botrytis launched
Mologic has launched a new rapid test for Botrytis. BotrytisAlert uses lateral flow technology to enable earlier disease intervention and...
Tillage
Keep the seed drill in the shed
Current dry conditions and a fear of a return of wet conditions – like last winter – will no doubt...
Tillage
If fields could talk...they'd tell you the weather
Cows send text messages to farmers telling them when they’re going to calve. And, crops can now send messages to...
Tillage
Have you considered using biopesticides to help protect your crops?
Biopesticides are increasing in popularity, as the mindset of consumers changes and more and more agricultural chemicals go off the...
Environment
Herbicide reduction can maintain crop yields, new research shows
Research carried out by the European Commission’s “Science for Environment Policy” suggests a herbicide-light approach to farming does not have...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
