Conor Kehoe

Using rotation and establishment system to tackle blackgrass

Blackgrass is a growing problem on Irish farms and is visible in fields at present. Conor Kehoe visited a trial site in the UK studying methods of blackgrass control.

CROPS 28 May 2025

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T2 spray timing on wheat and oats

T2 spray timing on wheat and oats

CROPS 21 May 2025

Gates close on winter barley crops

Gates close on winter barley crops

CROPS 14 May 2025

Sprayers on the move in the sun

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 surging ahead in growthy conditions

CROPS 30 April 2025

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Excellent germination in spring crops

Excellent germination in spring crops

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Waterford, Laois, and Meath where the recent rain was welcomed to drive crop growth.

CROPS 19 February 2025

Fodder beet and potato planting underway

Fodder beet and potato planting underway

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Cork, and Waterford where spring crops are beginning to emerge.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 19 February 2025

Spring cereal planting wrapping up

Spring cereal planting wrapping up

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Offaly, Tipperary and Wexford, where the extended dry weather has been helpful for tillage farmers.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 19 February 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 February 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 February 2025

From the Tramlines: We are back and ready to grow

From the Tramlines: We are back and ready to grow

Tillage farmers are starting to get fieldwork done and 12 these farmers from across the country will share their experiences from their farms over the coming growing season.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 19 February 2025

Disease control decisions for the coming season

Disease control decisions for the coming season

Conor Kehoe reports from the National Tillage Conference where a disease control workshop discussed options for the upcoming season.

CROPS 19 February 2025

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