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What you need to know about grassland pesticide use
Darren Carty
The use of pesticides is now governed by conditionality, meaning that if breaches occur it may pose a risk to CAP payments, writes Darren Carty.
26 May 2024 News
Keeping disease out of spring barley crops
It is easier to keep disease out of crops than to control it. It is also important to avoid stress on plants.
27 March 2024 Climate and environment
Department issues guidance for sprayer operations
The guide includes practical advice which the Department outlines aims to reduce the risk and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment.
New potato blight strain a real concern
A new potato blight strain which is taking hold in Europe is a huge concern for Irish growers.
26 March 2024 News
Three new varieties added to spring barley list
The Department of Agriculture has released the spring barley recommended list. It includes 10 varieties, three of them new.
10 January 2024 News