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Are you thinking of planting oilseed rape?
With winter barley crops coming off fields early this season, it is ideal for planting winter oilseed rape. In 2020,...
Varieties
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Promising spring barley varieties on the way
The spring barley crops in Kildalton were looking extremely well when AgriLand visited the Department of Agriculture’s variety trials. Although...
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One new spring oat variety on the cards for next season
Spring oats saw a rise in popularity this year as the wet autumn and winter led more farmers to plant...
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Patriotic winter barley varieties for autumn 2020
Winter barley was turning when AgriLand looked at the Department of Agriculture’s variety trials in Kildalton Agricultural College. Two new...
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Keep an eye on these varieties...
2020 spring cereal crops still have a long way to go before harvest, but knowing the seed availability for the...
Tillage
What's coming along in wheat varieties?
Last week, AgriLand took a look at some of the Department of Agriculture’s variety trials to see how old and new...
Tillage
What beet variety will you grow this season?
Sowing beet will be on many people’s minds over the coming days and weeks. There are plenty of varieties to...
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Cracking the 'Password' on wheat disease control with varieties
The trials carried out on winter wheat were an important stop for many at the Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA)...
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2019 oilseed rape list sees 3 new varieties added
If you are thinking of planting oilseed rape this autumn you should be looking at the recommended list. Three new...
Tillage
Seed trade shows off new varieties...what's available?
When planning ahead for the coming season it is important to know what seed will be available. Each year, the...
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June...a month to see new advances in the tillage fields
June is a month often used to investigate and collect knowledge in the tillage sector, with an array of open...
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New varieties look like a good 'Prospect'
The Goldcrop open day provided a great opportunity to take a peak at varieties for next year’s season. Some of...
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Department open day highlights top standards of Irish crops and seed
347 crop varieties – 175 cereal; 105 grass and clover; 25 winter oilseed rape; 20 forage maize; 14 potato; and...
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Seed availability for winter sowing 2018
Winter sowing may seem like some time away, but now is the time to plan for the winter planting season...
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Skyscrapers of wheat and oilseed rape made of steel...what's new in crop varieties
New varieties are a highlight of the ‘Cereals’ event for many. Breeders showcase the best they have to offer, as...
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Spring oilseed rape variety options for 2018
Oilseed rape may be a good option for many farmers this spring. The poor weather last autumn resulted in many...
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Why the malting barley list is important for the development of the sector
The recommended list for malting barley was reintroduced in 2011 and growers and malsters are seeing the benefits. The list...
Tillage
Would you choose a 'Spyci' maize variety next spring?
With the Irish maize acreage likely to increase, there are many options available to growers when it comes to selecting...