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Accompany the Agronomist: spring crops flying up, with some left to plant
Siobhán Walsh
In our first full crop survey of agronomists across the country this year, it is reported that spring crops which are planted are growing quickly and look well.
Accompany the Agronomist: spring crops flying up, with some left to plant
Planting continues on tillage farms
15 May 2024 News
Planting continues on tillage farms
A survey of agronomists across the country has shown that there are still plenty of crops to be planted, but spraying is generally up to date.
Closing the gate on winter barley
14 May 2024 News
Closing the gate on winter barley
Winter barley crops are variable this year, some have received their final fungicide, while it will be applied to others in the coming days.
Barley yellow dwarf virus risk in late-sown crops
There is a high risk of barley yellow dwarf virus in spring crops this year, as most crops were planted in April and May or are yet to be planted.
12 May 2024 News
Tillage Podcast: selling grain and protecting crops
On this week’s show, we hear from the fields and look at the grain trading trends of Irish tillage farmers.
9 May 2024 News
Grain prices strengthen as planting continues
Grain prices have been increasing in recent weeks, but took significant jumps in recent days.
8 May 2024 News
Does solar PV pay on your farm?
The Renewables Roadshow examined two real-life case studies of solar PV systems installed on a dairy farm and a drystock and tillage farm, writes Stephen Robb.
8 May 2024 Renewables
45% of tillage farmers forward selling grain
Readers took part in a grain trading survey. Siobhán Walsh outlines some of the details in this article.
8 May 2024 News
Potato planting still behind on a normal year
The wet weather is still having an impact on potato planting, Teagasc has said. They are advising growers to get the main crops in as soon as possible.
8 May 2024 News
Boortmalt enters partnership with Soil Capital
Boortmalt has partnered with Soil Capital, an expert agronomy firm leading food system resilience and climate action, to support agriculture decarbonisation.
8 May 2024 News
Search for crop protection details online
This is a handy tool for farmers to use when spraying, walking crops and when filling out crop records.
7 May 2024 News
Don’t forget 6m buffer on forage crops and potatoes
Nitrates regulations require large buffer zones to be left beside watercourses in fields with late-harvested crops.
5 May 2024 News