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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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Getting on top of weed control in reseeds

Ground conditions are still holding up on many farms, making it a good time to target weeds in reseeded grass swards.

1 October 2024
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Clover safe sprays still causing problems

Clover-safe sprays such as Clover Max and DB-Plus are back on the market but with limited emergency approval.

31 July 2024
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Tillage Management: harvest, safety and value of straw

Wet weather is delaying the start of the harvest for many. Be prepared for when it does start and make safety a priority.

17 July 2024
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Safe use of pesticides for users and the environment

Pesticide usage can be damaging to both the environment and the user of the chemical, but taking precautions greatly reduces the risk to both.

17 July 2024 FARM SAFETY

IAM celebrates 40 years with Hardi in Ireland

IAM Agricultural Machinery and Danish sprayer manufacturer Hardi celebrated 40 years of a partnership in Ireland with an event last week. Peter Thomas Keaveney attended.

10 July 2024 NEWS

IAM to mark 40 years of Hardi with crop care day

Irish Hardi sprayer importer, IAM, is celebrating its 40-year partnership with the brand with a Hardi crop care day on Wednesday 3 July in Newbridge, Co Kildare.

26 June 2024 NEWS
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Beef Management: creep grazing, weed control and summer scour

Martin Merrick outlines the benefits of creep grazing, how best to control weeds at this time of the year and some tips on preventing summer scour.

26 June 2024
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Tillage Management: finishing up on spring cereals

As the end of June draws in, it is time to be finishing up with the sprayer in the spring cereal fields and getting out to walk your crops.

26 June 2024
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