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Tillage
Using precision technology to enhance farming efficiency
Conor Kehoe
David Fuller gave a rundown of the McGregor Farms business in the Scottish borders region at Tillage Day, supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association. Conor Kehoe reports.
1 January 2025 Climate and environment
Getting paid by developers for biodiversity
Conor Kehoe recently visited the farm of David Felce in the east of England with Lemken. Here, he describes the actions being undertaken on the farm regarding nature and the use of technology.
11 December 2024 Crops
BYDV tolerant varieties can repel aphids
BYDV was a major topic at last week’s Irish Tillage and Land Use Society’s winter conference. Conor Kehoe reports.
Decision support tools needed for aphid control
A number of Irish stakeholders spoke at the ITLUS winter conference on the latest BYDV research and aphid control strategies. Conor Kehoe reports
11 December 2024 Crops
One in two farmers forward sell grain
Grain trading can be a valuable tool for farmers if done correctly.
27 November 2024 Markets
Tillage Day: crops must be attractive for young people
Tillage Day, supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association, heard how the sector can ensure a positive future. Conor Kehoe reports.
27 November 2024 Crops
Could crop insurance reduce grain price volatility?
A panel at Tillage Day discussed whether a US-style crop insurance scheme would work in an Irish setting.
20 November 2024 News
Tillage Day: agronomists highlight new genetics, sulphur and nutrition
Attendees at the Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Day 2024 supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association heard from a panel of agronomists on crop management. strategies and winter planting.
20 November 2024 News
Harvest not yet complete for some
A panel of farmers discussed cover crop rules, BYDV tolerance, and how 2024 went on their farms at Tillage Day last week.
13 November 2024 Crops
Silty soils and blackgrass control in England
Conor Kehoe gives a rundown on David Felce's farm after visiting recently with Lemken.
6 November 2024 Crops
Promising autumn eases the strain of a challenging year
This week, the From the Tramlines farmers give their take on a challenging year which has ended on a hopeful note.
6 November 2024 Crops
Dry ground conditions for maize harvest
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Waterford, and Dublin as farmers continue to harvest maize and plant cereals in good conditions.
30 October 2024 Crops