Cracking the ‘Password’ on wheat disease control with varieties July 1, 2019 Tillage The trials carried out on winter wheat were an important stop for many at the Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA) open day held…
2019 oilseed rape list sees 3 new varieties added June 30, 2019 Tillage If you are thinking of planting oilseed rape this autumn you should be looking at the recommended list. Three new winter oilseed rape…
Seed trade shows off new varieties…what’s available? June 26, 2019 Tillage When planning ahead for the coming season it is important to know what seed will be available. Each year, the Irish Seed Trade…
June…a month to see new advances in the tillage fields June 6, 2019 Tillage June is a month often used to investigate and collect knowledge in the tillage sector, with an array of open days and shows…
New varieties look like a good ‘Prospect’ July 9, 2018 Tillage The Goldcrop open day provided a great opportunity to take a peak at varieties for next year’s season. Some of the varieties which…
Department open day highlights top standards of Irish crops and seed July 7, 2018 Tillage 347 crop varieties – 175 cereal; 105 grass and clover; 25 winter oilseed rape; 20 forage maize; 14 potato; and eight spring bean…
Seed availability for winter sowing 2018 July 1, 2018 Tillage Winter sowing may seem like some time away, but now is the time to plan for the winter planting season ahead. Each year,…
Skyscrapers of wheat and oilseed rape made of steel…what’s new in crop varieties June 24, 2018 Tillage New varieties are a highlight of the ‘Cereals’ event for many. Breeders showcase the best they have to offer, as farmers and merchants…
Spring oilseed rape variety options for 2018 March 12, 2018 Tillage Oilseed rape may be a good option for many farmers this spring. The poor weather last autumn resulted in many farmers reducing their…
Why the malting barley list is important for the development of the sector March 4, 2018 Tillage The recommended list for malting barley was reintroduced in 2011 and growers and malsters are seeing the benefits. The list has allowed some…
Would you choose a ‘Spyci’ maize variety next spring? October 9, 2017 Tillage With the Irish maize acreage likely to increase, there are many options available to growers when it comes to selecting varieties on maturity,…
Beet varieties: There is plenty of choice for farmers October 6, 2017 Tillage Beet can be a great alternative to concentrate and remains a popular feed in many parts of the country. The area of the…
Why grass variety selection is such a talking point April 10, 2017 Many grass swards sown today are expected to perform for 10 years and maybe even longer, so when reseeding it is important to… Sponsored
