Tillage
The November issue of the Teagasc Tillage Newsletter confirms the imperative for cereal growers to maintain control over slugs
Teagasc is confirming that slug damage is evident in many crops this autumn. Wet weather is the primary factor in this regard.
Tillage Technical
Tillage advisors have confirmed that slug damage is evident in many cereal and oilseed rape crops this autumn.
The extent of the damage caused by slugs can only be assessed by walking crops – not by looking at them from the roadside.
Controlling slugs in cereal crops has become a major challenge for tillage farmers in many parts of the country.
According to Teagasc, the risks in autumn planting from now on probably outweigh the benefits that could be gained.
CAFRE agronomist Leigh McLean is advising the use of stale seed beds to get on top of grass weeds over the coming weeks.
Teagasc is strongly recommending the application of a broad-acting herbicide on crops as a form of weed control at early post emergence.
The recent wet weather means it is ideal weather for slugs to be out and about in tillage crops.
Certis has developed a new app to ensure that slug pellet applicators are set up correctly and the pellets are applied accurately.
Slugs can cause major problems on tillage farms, according to Markus Bieri. However, speaking at...
The period between harvest and drilling next season’s crop provides an opportunity to get on top of weed, pest and disease problems.
