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July 9, 2018

The Goldcrop open day provided a great opportunity to take a peak at varieties for next year’s season. Some of the varieties which…

July 7, 2018

347 crop varieties – 175 cereal; 105 grass and clover; 25 winter oilseed rape; 20 forage maize; 14 potato; and eight spring bean…

July 1, 2018

Winter sowing may seem like some time away, but now is the time to plan for the winter planting season ahead. Each year,…

June 24, 2018

New varieties are a highlight of the ‘Cereals’ event for many. Breeders showcase the best they have to offer, as farmers and merchants…

March 12, 2018

Oilseed rape may be a good option for many farmers this spring. The poor weather last autumn resulted in many farmers reducing their…

March 4, 2018

The recommended list for malting barley was reintroduced in 2011 and growers and malsters are seeing the benefits. The list has allowed some…

October 9, 2017

With the Irish maize acreage likely to increase, there are many options available to growers when it comes to selecting varieties on maturity,…

October 6, 2017

Beet can be a great alternative to concentrate and remains a popular feed in many parts of the country. The area of the…

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…