Tillage
Slug damage at high levels in newly established cereal crops
Slug damage is evident in many crops this autumn with wet weather being the primary factor in this regard, according...
Tillage
Slug damage is evident in many crops this autumn with wet weather being the primary factor in this regard, according...
Tillage Technical
There is evidence of slug damage in many cereal and oilseed rape crops this autumn, according to Teagasc tillage advisors....
Tillage
The extent of the damage caused by slugs can only be assessed by walking crops – not by looking at...
Tillage
Controlling slugs in cereal crops has become a major challenge for tillage farmers in many parts of the country over...
Tillage
The risks in continuing autumn planting from now on probably outweigh the benefits that could be gained, according to the...
Tillage Technical
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) agronomist Leigh McLean is advising the use of stale seed beds to...
Tillage Technical
Where a pre-emergent herbicide has not been used on recently planted winter cereals, Teagasc is recommending the application of a...
Tillage
The recent wet weather means it is ideal weather for slugs to be out and about in tillage crops. Farmers...
Tillage
Certis, a UK company, has developed a new app to ensure that slug pellet applicators are set-up correctly and the...
Tillage
Slugs can cause major problems on tillage farms, according to Markus Bieri. However, speaking at the Irish Tillage and Land...
Tillage
The period between harvest and drilling next season’s crop provides a great opportunity to get on top of weed, pest...