Tillage
Tillage: Getting the early agronomy of winter crops right is crucial
Getting the early agronomy of winter crops right is crucial a recent tillage conference heard. Seedtech director, Dr. Tim O’Donovan,...
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Tillage
Winter cereal planting levels down by an estimated 40%
Winter cereal planting levels are down by an estimated 40%, year-on-year, according to Seedtech technical director, Dr. Tim O’Donovan. “This...
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Transition period & early lactation: A springboard to a successful lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Tillage
Managing a cereal crop - the all-important first 30 days
The growth and development achieved by a cereal crop during the first 30 days post-planting will determine the final yields...
Tillage Technical
Tillage: How to test for take-all using a plastic cup
Take-all is a disease that is becoming a major challenge on Irish cereal farms. Black patches in stubble can be an...
Tillage Focus
Tillage Focus: Increase in break crop area may boost grain yields
The increasing break crop area available to Irish tillage farmers this autumn should act to boost grain yields in 2024....
Agri-Business
Well-known stalwart of seed industry passes away
One of the most well-known stalwarts of the seed industry in this country has sadly passed away today (Wednesday, March...
Tillage
Hybrid rye – a winter cereal option with a bright future
Farmers attending the recent Teagasc spring tillage seminar in Co. Donegal were briefed on the benefits of growing hybrid rye...
Tillage
Tillage: Assessing the Green Area Index of oilseed rape
Oilseed rape (OSR) is the only canopy crop grown in Ireland that takes up surplus nitrogen (N) from the soil...
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Events to showcase options for life beyond the farm
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
Tillage
Planting spring beans in 2022? The clock is ticking
Farmers intent on planting spring beans in 2022 have just over two weeks to gets crops into the ground, so...
Environment
Leading seed company diversifies into wildflower division
Wholesale seed company, Seedtech has branched out creating a new division to sell wildflower seeds directly to the consumer. Blooming...
Tillage
BYDV reduction...delayed drilling and tolerant varieties
Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) is a big risk to all cereal crops and since the banning of neonicotinoids in...
Tillage
Winter barley: BYDV, take-all, disease prevention
A challenging winter may lie ahead for winter barley growers as barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) becomes a bigger threat...
Tillage
More varieties on show at Seedtech open day
Seedtech showed off the latest varieties on its books last Wednesday, July 3. The company known for hybrid barley gave...
Tillage
Seed oilseed rape contracts could add to your rotation
Seedtech is offering spring oilseed rape seed contracts for the 2019 season. According to Seedtech, growers can expect to make...
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Transform your calf rearing with a JFC automatic feeder
We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
Tillage
Tillage focus: Spring oilseed rape seed is providing a niche crop for tillage farmers
While the summer brought a host of sunny days and dry weather, flowering was delayed in spring oilseed rape crops;...
Tillage
Hybrid barley seed winners announced
Three growers have won 5ha of Belfry hybrid barley seed courtesy of Seedtech. Seedtech announced the winners of its competition...
Tillage
Would you like to win 5ha of Belfry hybrid barley seed?
The 2018 harvest is drawing to a close and growers are completing their crop planning for next season. Among the...
Tillage
3 spring barley varieties coming from Seedtech
Seedtech’s hybrid barley varieties are often the talking point of the company’s open day. But, at this year’s event, it...