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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.

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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
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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

Feeling the effects of late sowing this season

Weeks behind with harvest, it’s been a high-pressure year for Footprint Farmer Gareth Culligan in Co Louth.

18 September 2024 Footprint Farmers
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Barley passing for malting but yields vary

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Waterford, Galway, and Meath as the spring barley harvest begins to wrap up.

11 September 2024 From the Tramlines
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Harvest continues with varied yields

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kilkenny, Westmeath, and Down as farmers continue to battle the weather to harvest their crops.

4 September 2024 Crops

Is rye worth a try?

Teagasc's Richie Hackett goes through some of the key management practices for hybrid rye.

4 September 2024 Crops
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Malting barley and planting oilseed rape

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Dublin and Tipperary, as spring crops begin to be harvested.

28 August 2024 Crops

Time to plant winter oilseed rape

Oilseed rape is a good break crop option as it establishes quickly and can help to control problem weeds, writes Siobhán Walsh.

21 August 2024 Crops
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Spring harvest just around the corner

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Galway, and Waterford as they prepare to harvest spring barley.

21 August 2024 Crops