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Tillage
Proposed changes to nitrates rules ignore safety and fail to protect habitats
Siobhán Walsh
Proposed changes to the Nitrates Action Plan could put a huge amount of pressure on tillage farmers, writes Siobhán Walsh.
12 July 2025 Varieties
Wheat varieties turning a corner
There are a number of new wheat varieties on the way after a bit of a drought in trials. Yellow rust and septoria resistance will be key watch points.
10 June 2025 News
2026 winter oilseed rape list published
LG Aukland has been added to the winter oilseed rape recommended list for 2026.
How to identify blackgrass on your farm
Blackgrass is becoming more common across the country, but there is no herbicide to fully control it in growing crops.
3 June 2025 News
Managing disease in spring barley
Disease timings in spring barley are a mixed bag this year as weather has provided low disease pressure, but also seen crops push on.
25 May 2025 News
Sunshine, flowers and smashing crops in the Garden of Ireland
James O’Loughlin, an agronomist with Quinns of Baltinglass, joins us on this week’s instalment of Accompany the Agronomist.
7 May 2025 News
Make sure you are controlling weeds this spring
Weed control is the topic of the week this week. Make sure you are controlling weeds that have become resistant to some products.
29 April 2025 News
The aphicide debate: to spray or not to spray
The optimum time to spray aphids has probably passed in most fields as crops were sown early. The majority of crops are not at high risk for BYDV.
27 April 2025 News
What tillage farmers need to know about glyphosate resistance
Here's a brief run down on what tillage farmers should know on the development of glyphosate resistance.
23 April 2025 News
What’s the plan for disease control in 2025?
Crop management will vary throughout the season, but having guidelines in place for disease control is important.
2 April 2025 News
Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules
There are plenty of rules to follow when it comes to feeding your crops and applying the correct buffer zones at watercourses.
19 March 2025 Crops
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.
19 March 2025 Fodder