Tillage
The latest European Union (EU) harvest update for 2025 reflects a continent that has been divided in two regarding rain availability
Given the delayed harvest, chances to drill oilseed rape (OSR) were more limited this year. However, slug damage doesn’t seem to be an issue
Tillage farmers across the country are now reporting that almost all winter barley crops are fully ripe and ready for harvest.
A new agronomy guide from BASF is confirming the heightened risk of Take-all in winter barley crops, if they follow a first wheat.
A ban on glyphosate could lead to an increase in weed abundance and a decrease in the yields of some crops,
With the days fast-shortening, now is the time for tillage farmers to get on with the winter maintenance of sprayers.
According to Teagasc, the first split of nitrogen (N) should be applied to winter barley crops, as a matter of priority
With fields now drying out, Teagasc is advising growers to survey all winter crops as a matter of urgency.
Tillage News
Production of cereals increased by 22% during 2021, according to new data released today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Tillage Technical
Winter barley crops are starting to grow-on in many parts of the country and this is reflected in the yellow pallor on crops.
The latest Tillage Edge podcast features a review of crop performance over the last few months and the current priorities for field work.
Teagasc will hold its annual winter crop walks across the country this week. The event will provide advice on winter crops.
The National Crops Forum takes place this Tuesday, September 11 and will focus on one of the most topical issues of the moment - forage crops.
According to data from the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) approximately 6,000 tillage farmers were obligated under the two and three-crop rule.
Winter wheat is a crop that often undergoes hardship. This season growers scrambled to plant crops in the short spells of good weather.
A good cold snap will help slow down growth rates in all winter sown crops, according to Teagasc tillage advisor Conor Dobson.
Most winter barley crops are at gs30/31, however crops are thinner than last year so every effort must be made to keep tillers viable.
Once field conditions allow, winter crops will need their first N application to breathe life back into them, Leigh McClean of CAFRE advises.
Agri-Business
In some instances entire farm businesses are in jeopardy due to low farmgate prices and adverse weather conditions the IFA has warned.
Winter crops across the northern hemisphere are generally well established and in reasonable condition, according to the HGCA.
