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Tillage crops

The Irish Farmers Journal is dedicated to providing advice and management information to tillage farmers to enhance crop growth and harvests.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Beet crops three weeks behind

As the 2024 beet harvest is about to commence, Stephen Robb looks at the prospects for the crop.

23 October 2024
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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
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