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Tillage continues to lead the way on environmental indicators

Tillage farms continue to lead the way on environmental sustainability, but economics remain the issue.

23 December 2024 NEWS

Tillage management: payments, hedgerows and a break

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.

18 December 2024
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Irish family biggest seller of winter rape seed in the US

The Caldbecks moved from Ireland 20 years ago and now sell oilseed rape seed to 46 of the 52 US states.

18 December 2024 NEWS

Get out the soil sampler this winter

Soil sampling is essential to know what nutrients your land needs and what fertiliser should be bought.

17 December 2024 NEWS

Brewers grains to fuel elite athletes

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.

15 December 2024 NEWS
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Grain Trends: USDA cuts global wheat production

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.

11 December 2024 MARKETS
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BYDV tolerant varieties can repel aphids

BYDV was a major topic at last week’s Irish Tillage and Land Use Society’s winter conference. Conor Kehoe reports.

11 December 2024
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Decision support tools needed for aphid control

A number of Irish stakeholders spoke at the ITLUS winter conference on the latest BYDV research and aphid control strategies. Conor Kehoe reports

11 December 2024
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Straw Incorporation Measure payments begin to issue

Payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure will be visible in farmers’ bank accounts in the coming days.

11 December 2024 NEWS