Tillage farms continue to lead the way on environmental sustainability, but economics remain the issue.
There are jobs to be done on farms and crops need to be kept an eye on, but it is important to take a break.
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The Caldbecks moved from Ireland 20 years ago and now sell oilseed rape seed to 46 of the 52 US states.
Soil sampling is essential to know what nutrients your land needs and what fertiliser should be bought.
There are loads of opportunities to produce high-protein ingredients from Irish grain and plants. This can also make for a more sustainable production chain.
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates was published this week by the USDA, which cut global wheat production estimates to 792.95 million tonnes.
BYDV was a major topic at last week’s Irish Tillage and Land Use Society’s winter conference. Conor Kehoe reports.
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A number of Irish stakeholders spoke at the ITLUS winter conference on the latest BYDV research and aphid control strategies. Conor Kehoe reports
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Payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure will be visible in farmers’ bank accounts in the coming days.