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Two new varieties of spring oats make the cut

Two new varieties have made the spring oats list from the Department of Agriculture, which was published on Friday 10 January.

11 January 2025 NEWS

Record 12 varieties make spring barley list

The spring barley recommended list has been published by the Department of Agriculture and includes 12 different varieties.

10 January 2025 NEWS

Tillage Podcast: US technology system, straw and prices

This week’s Tillage Podcast has a guest from the US, looks at straw chopping areas and upcoming events.

9 January 2025 NEWS
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65% of straw chopping area baled in 2024

Almost two thirds of the cereal area entered into the Straw Incorporation Measure was taken out to be baled in 2024.

8 January 2025 NEWS
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Grain Trends: positive start to 2025

There has been a positive start to 2025 in grain markets, which have seen prices lift in recent weeks.

8 January 2025 MARKETS
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Improving slurry application accuracy by retro-fitting a flow metre

One year ago, Peter Thomas Keaveney retrofitted a flow metre to an umbilical system, and offers his thoughts on the system and why every contractor should consider doing so.

8 January 2025
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Using precision technology to enhance farming efficiency

David Fuller gave a rundown of the McGregor Farms business in the Scottish borders region at Tillage Day, supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association. Conor Kehoe reports.

8 January 2025
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Tillage Management: snow, plans and events

Bad weather has put an end to fieldwork, but there is plenty of work to be done to plan for the year ahead.

8 January 2025
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Tractors and potato gear to go under the hammer

Hennessy Auctioneers will host a farm dispersal auction on 18 January alongside its collective monthly machinery auction, viewing takes place this Saturday 11 January.

8 January 2025 NEWS