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Steady spring wheat varieties listed
Siobhán Walsh
There have been no new additions to the spring wheat recommended list from the Department of Agriculture this year.
Steady spring wheat varieties listed
Two new varieties of spring oats make the cut
11 January 2025 Crops
Two new varieties of spring oats make the cut
Two new varieties have made the spring oats list from the Department of Agriculture, which was published on Friday 10 January.
Record 12 varieties make spring barley list
10 January 2025 Crops
Record 12 varieties make spring barley list
The spring barley recommended list has been published by the Department of Agriculture and includes 12 different varieties.
Using precision technology to enhance farming efficiency
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.
8 January 2025 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.
11 December 2024 Crops
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
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
Sowing cover crops in Co Louth
Gareth Culligan’s goal is to enhance soil structure and health through the use of cover crops, while also providing food for pollinators throughout the winter, writes Kelsey Daly.
13 November 2024 Footprint Farmers
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
Potatoes harvest edges past halfway mark
The potato harvest is set to be reduced by 15-20% this year as a challenging year takes its toll, write James Hanley and Stephen Robb.
30 October 2024 Crops