Opinion
Opinion: Tillage sector will need a spring pick-me-up
I have listened to a lot of polite conversations recently, involving Teagasc tillage advisors and crop consultants regarding the state...
Winter Cereals
Tillage
Trials: Strong autumn herbicide activity on volunteer oats
New data from Corteva Agriscience has shown that farmers can achieve excellent levels of control of volunteer oats in the...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Tillage Technical
How best to manage BYDV threat in winter cereals
Despite the return of the rain and cooler conditions, a large area of winter cereals has been planted out in...
Tillage
Earlier finish increases area of winter oilseed rape
An increased area of winter oilseed rape will be achieved this season – possibly up to 20,000ha according to the...
Tillage
Time to start thinking of fertiliser application on winter cereals
Fertiliser application on winter cereals will be the priority on tillage farms this month. It is now recognised that the...
Tillage
Post-emergence herbicide options on winter cereals
Wet weather has prevented many farmers from making it to the field with the sprayer with a pre-emergence herbicide on...
Tillage
Keep an eye out for slugs in your winter cereal crops
The recent wet weather means it is ideal weather for slugs to be out and about in tillage crops. Farmers...
Tillage
European crops suffering from rain deficit and surplus
After suffering from drought conditions earlier this season, parts of Europe now have a rain surplus, while some regions are...
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Tillage
Think carefully about your seed source
Tillage farmers are making the most of the drier weather at present and some are taking the opportunity to plant...
Tillage
Winter planting: The drills are out in force
Tillage farmers across the country are making the most of the drier weather this week. While some farmers have continued...
Tillage
Plenty of dry weather needed for winter planting
Rainfall warnings put an end to or delayed the winter sowing campaign for another while in most places. However, in...
Tillage
Seed rate calculation and drill calibration are essential tasks
As tillage farmers face into the autumn sowing season it is essential that the seed drill is set up correctly....
Tillage
Department releases winter oats list for 2021 season
The recommended list for winter oats was released by the Department of Agriculture this week. The biggest change was the...
Tillage
Dare anyone say it...but delayed sowing has many benefits
Tillage farmers are currently frustrated with the drawn out harvest and the unsettled weather. Many have been looking forward to...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Tillage
Seed dressings play an important role in establishment
Seed treatments form an important part of agronomy and plant health programmes; fighting disease from the time a crop is...
Tillage
Decision time on winter barley seed
There are no new additions to the winter barley recommended list for the 2020/2021 season and one variety – Quadra...
Tillage
Teagasc Crops Forum moves online this week
The National Crops Forum hosted by Teagasc each September will take place virtually this year over two evenings – September...
Tillage
Looking ahead to winter cereal seed availability
The 2020 crops are yet to be harvested, but many farmers will be planning ahead and thinking about rotations and...