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Lemken precision planter busy sowing maize in the premier county

Peter Thomas Keaveney catches up with father-and-son duo Philip and Bill Kiely in Co Tipperary, to see how their Lemken Azurit 10 precision planter is working out sowing maize.

FARM MACHINERY 7 May 2025

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Sprayers on the move in the sun

Sprayers on the move in the sun

CROPS 7 May 2025

Crops surging ahead in growthy conditions

Crops surging ahead in growthy conditions

CROPS 30 April 2025

Excellent germination in spring crops

Excellent germination in spring crops

Excellent germination in spring crops

CROPS 23 April 2025

Fodder beet and potato planting underway

Fodder beet and potato planting underway

Fodder beet and potato planting underway

FROM THE TRAMLINES 16 April 2025

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Managing varieties not crops to target issues

Managing varieties not crops to target issues

It is important to know the strengths and weaknesses of the varieties that you are growing, writes Siobhán Walsh.

CROP PROTECTION 19 March 2025

Get to know your crop growth stages

Get to know your crop growth stages

It is important to apply products at the correct growth stage to get the optimum use from the product, writes Siobhán Walsh

CROP PROTECTION 19 March 2025

Using the correct glyphosate rates

Using the correct glyphosate rates

Research from Teagasc shows not all glyphosate is performing the same. Therefore, rates need particular attention.

CROP PROTECTION 19 March 2025

Applying organic manures to crops – before and after sowing

Applying organic manures to crops – before and after sowing

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Meath, Waterford, and Laois where farmers are embracing the use of organic manures on their crops.

CROPS 19 March 2025

From the Tramlines: all systems go in dry weather

From the Tramlines: all systems go in dry weather

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Cork, Wexford, and Donegal who are very busy in the fields planting spring crops.

CROPS 19 March 2025

The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize

The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize

Here are the Teagasc costs and returns figures for forage crops. They are estimated and can be amended to suit your own farm.

FODDER 19 March 2025

Know your market when growing forage

Know your market when growing forage

It is essential to know your market when you are growing and selling forage crops, particularly expensive crops like maize and beet.

CROPS 19 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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