Seeds

That was the message from a Farming for Water EIP meeting held in Cappawhite, Co Tipperary last Thursday evening, 24 October about the non-native plant which poses a threat to human health.

October is the month for clearing beds and planting winter hardy crops to provide some early harvest, writes Kitty Scully.

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

Our top photos from the week include Cooley farmers protesting a proposed greenway and a Cork farmer spreading seeds with his quad and APV seeder. We also captured harvesting, farm walks and more.

Coillte, Fermoy and None so Hardy Nurseries co-fund a report to determine tree species requirements and seed availability especially for native broadleaves.

There may be a number of farmers with seed in the shed from last season that was not planted in the bad weather.

Cover crops should be planted as soon as possible after cereal crops are harvested and will do best after early-harvested crops like winter barley and oats.

The horse chestnut is widely grown and well-known to most people from their childhood, writes Gerry Daly.