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Tillage
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.
15 May 2024 News
My Farming Week: Jonathan Kelly, Magilligan, Co Derry
Beef and tillage farmer, Jonathan Kelly, is busy getting the last of his spring crops planted and is undertaking several endurance sporting events.
1 May 2024 Markets
Grain Trends: substantial increase in the last week
Grain prices were positive last week and while they took a dip this week, overall they have increased on recent prices.
Spike in sales of spring barley seed
Demand for spring barley seed has seen a marked increase in sales, as arable farmers finally make progress with planting.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Diageo's Newbridge plant clears final hurdle
Following the withdrawal of a High Court challenge to planning approval, Diageo will commence construction of a €200m brewery in Newbridge.
1 May 2024 News
Guinness announces winners of regenerative barley awards
Nicky Keane has been announced as the winner of the Guinness Ireland Regenerative Barley Award for 2023.
30 April 2024 News
Early nitrogen essential this season
Crops are going in late this season, so it is important to get nitrogen on early to get crops off to a good start and to meet protein specifications.
30 April 2024 News
Cereal production down 21% last year - CSO
Further figures released by the CSO show that in the year to March, the number of cattle slaughtered rose by 1.7%.
25 April 2024 News
Grain Trends: rally in grain markets
Grain markets were increasing this week. There were a number of different factors affecting prices.
24 April 2024 Markets
Farmer Writes: biblical rain ceases at last
I’ll never be remembered for a field of cattle or wheat, but I do hope, in a time to come, I may be remembered by my trees writes Gerald Potterton.
24 April 2024 Farmer Writes
Over 98% of food free of harmful pesticide levels - report
There were no samples of cows' milk which exceeded the maximum pesticide residue levels, according to a report carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
23 April 2024 News
Calculating sowing rate this spring
Having the right sowing rate is essential. Have sowing rates calculated and seed ordered so that you are ready when the weather turns.
23 April 2024 News