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Harvest 2024 photo competition opens

The Irish Farmers Journal and Goldcrop have teamed up to find the best harvest photo for 2024. The winner will receive €1,000 worth of Goldcrop seed.

25 July 2024 NEWS

Spring wheat varieties remain unchanged

There is little change to spring wheat varieties being grown for seed this year. One stands out on KPH levels.

14 July 2024
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More virus resistance and tolerance in winter barley

New winter barley varieties nearly have to carry protection against barley yellow dwarf virus as well as high yield and good grain quality.

13 July 2024
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8 winter wheat varieties make the grade

A total of eight winter wheat varieties are available for seed in the coming season. Graham, KWS DAwsum and Champion are the three main varieties.

13 July 2024
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Hurler is coming off the ditch

With 14 varieties of spring barley in seed production farmers are spoiled for choice for the 2025 season.

10 July 2024
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More variety in spring beans market

There is a bit more variety in the spring beans seed area this year with some good varieties coming down the line.

10 July 2024
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Two new oat varieties showing promise

There are two new oat varieties available this year. WPB Enya for both winter and spring seed and Titant for spring seed.

10 July 2024
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Choosing the right variety for your farm is essential

Varieties are the first line of defence when it comes to disease control and yield. They need to be chosen carefully.

10 July 2024
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Focus on varieties not to be missed this week

Varieties are the first line of defence when it comes to disease control and yield. They need to be chosen carefully.

9 July 2024 NEWS