Grass
MCPA: Know your limits
MCPA contamination is a growing problem on Irish farms and the chemical is under threat as a result. In 2016,...
Grass
MCPA contamination is a growing problem on Irish farms and the chemical is under threat as a result. In 2016,...
Grass
By Ivan Kelly, Teagasc advisor Grassland weeds are set to escalate over the next few weeks. Rushes thrived in last...
N.Ireland
UK herb growers will be able to protect their crops with a new weed control product approved in record time,...
Tillage
Grass weeds are becoming more of a problem on tillage farms – according to Teagasc – and bromes, canary grass,...
Tillage
A weed-killing machine that pulverises weed seeds upon harvest could be a huge step in reducing the amount of chemicals...
Tillage
Approximately 20,000ac of fodder beet are grown in Ireland annually, according to DLF Seeds’ Paul Flanagan. He said that fodder...
Grass
Reseeding is a costly exercise and it can result in an outlay of approximately €250-350/ac to complete. However, when done...
N.Ireland
Best-practice guidelines for beef and sheep farmers during the month of May have been released by the Department of Agriculture,...
Tillage
The period between harvest and drilling next season’s crop provides a great opportunity to get on top of weed, pest...
Grass
The amount of grass grown on farms would increase if farmers eliminated docks from their swards, according to TP Whelehan’s...
Grass
In late summer, when is the best time to spray for docks in grassland? Spray docks when they are actively...