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Tillage Management: sowing and spraying winter crops

There are plenty of winter crops in the ground and they need to be managed for weeds and aphids.

30 October 2024
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Tillage Management: sowing, harvesting and weed control

Ground conditions are still good for planting. Many farmers still have crops to harvest across the country.

16 October 2024
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Seed: certification, home-saving and royalties

Siobhán Walsh shares all you need to know about sourcing seed, as well as the importance of paying plant variety royalties.

18 September 2024 NEWS

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
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Blackgrass still not a noxious weed

Blackgrass can spread rapidly. However, legislation that could help to control it is delayed.

21 August 2024 NEWS