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BYDV-tolerant barley - to spray or not to spray

This article provides some details on research carried out by Teagasc on winter barley and BYDV control.

13 October 2024 NEWS

Tillage management: sowing, herbicides and maize

Tillage farmers took advantage of the good weather last week to get crops planted. Rain fell heavier in some areas than others.

9 October 2024
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What to expect at this year's Hedgerow Week

The Teagasc events are to showcase demonstrations of both topped and tree-line hedges established over the past three years.

28 August 2024 NEWS

Time to plant winter oilseed rape

Oilseed rape is a good break crop option as it establishes quickly and can help to control problem weeds, writes Siobhán Walsh.

21 August 2024
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Lemken revamps Solitair Zirkon power harrow combo

Lemken has released a new Solitair MR drill, which will be coupled with the new generation of Lemken Zirkon MR power harrows.

21 August 2024 NEWS

How transitioning to low chemical nitrogen perennial ryegrass affects dairy

The Ballyhaise open day took place on 24 July. The event highlighted the economic value and improved sustain-ability that can be achieved in the dairy sector.

31 July 2024 NEWS

My Farming Week: Norman Dunne, Owenstown, Maynooth, Co Kildare

Norman Dunne and his father Michael used to operate a conventional tillage system, before moving to direct drilling in recent years.

3 July 2024
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