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Tillage
Could crop insurance reduce grain price volatility?
Conor Kehoe
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.
13 November 2024 Crops
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.
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
Fieldwork stops as early crops emerge
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Down and Kilkenny as some winter cereals begin to emerge and the rain returns.
23 October 2024 Crops
Excellent conditions for winter cereals
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Westmeath and Tipperary as farmers plant winter cereals in good ground conditions.
16 October 2024 Crops
Planting in full flow while beans disappoint
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Meath, and Dublin as winter cereals are planted in good conditions.
9 October 2024 Crops
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Waterford and Down as the beans harvest continues and winter cereals are planted.
2 October 2024 Crops
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Westmeath and Kilkenny, as the harvest wraps up and winter planting begins.
25 September 2024 Crops
Sunshine returns to ease harvest pressure
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Dublin, and Derry as attention turns to beans and autumn drilling.
18 September 2024 Crops