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Patriotic winter barley varieties for autumn 2020

July 5, 2020

Winter barley was turning when AgriLand looked at the Department of Agriculture’s variety trials in Kildalton Agricultural College. Two new varieties have seed…

Keep an eye on these varieties…

July 4, 2020

Tillage

2020 spring cereal crops still have a long way to go before harvest, but knowing the seed availability for the following season gives…

What’s coming along in wheat varieties?

July 2, 2020

Tillage

Last week, AgriLand took a look at some of the Department of Agriculture’s variety trials to see how old and new are performing and…

What beet variety will you grow this season?

April 9, 2020

Tillage

Sowing beet will be on many people’s minds over the coming days and weeks. There are plenty of varieties to choose from. The…

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…

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