Tillage Technical
Imports necessary amid cereal seed shortage - ISTA president
Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA) president, Tim O’Donovan confirmed at this year’s Teagasc National Tillage Conference that the cereal seed...
Irish Seed Trade Association
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Increase in seed premium from some companies welcomed
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has welcomed the move by some seed companies to increase the premium paid to seed...
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Seed trade shows off new varieties...what's available?
When planning ahead for the coming season it is important to know what seed will be available. Each year, the...
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New president of Irish Seed Trade takes the reins
Phil Meaney, of Glanbia, has taken up the role of president at the Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA). He will...
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Department open day highlights top standards of Irish crops and seed
347 crop varieties – 175 cereal; 105 grass and clover; 25 winter oilseed rape; 20 forage maize; 14 potato; and...
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Seed availability for winter sowing 2018
Winter sowing may seem like some time away, but now is the time to plan for the winter planting season...
Grass
4 ways to boost fodder reserves on your farm for next winter
The country is in the midst of a major fodder crisis and many farmers are still scrambling to acquire supplies...
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...
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'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...
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How much seed is available for each variety in 2018?
The Department of Agriculture’s Clodagh Whelan stressed the importance of using the recommended list at yesterday’s Irish Seed Trade Association...
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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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Recommended varieties, trial work and more at ISTA open day
The 2017 Irish Seed Trade Association’s (ISTA) annual open day took place last Wednesday, June 21, at the Department of...
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Gibbons appointed as Irish Seed Trade Association President
Jim Gibbons was appointed as the new President of the Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA) at the association’s recent AGM. Gibbons...
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Ever wonder how your certified seed is free from weeds?
Regular crops inspections ensure that Irish crops destined for the seed market are clean of both weeds and off-types, according...
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Why is early vigour important in winter oilseed rape?
Early vigour will become increasingly important in future winter oilseed rape crops, according to Brian O’Connor of the Department of Agriculture....
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Fancy a non-glysodic nitrile whiskey? It's the future for malting barley growers
Non-glysodic nitrile (NGN) malting varieties are the future for Irish malting barley growers, according to Seamus Kearney of the Department of...
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Spotlight on barley and winter wheat at ISTA cereal open day
The spotlight will be on spring barley, winter barley and winter wheat varieties at the upcoming Irish Seed Trade Association’s...
Agri-Business
Irish Seed Trade Association appoints new President
John Dalton has been appointed as the new President of the Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA) following its recent AGM. Dalton,...