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Teagasc estimates 1.9m tonnes of cereals produced

Teagasc outlined extremely wet months of weather in October, November, February, March and April as one of the major factors affecting planting and crop yields.

22 November 2024 NEWS
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Nitrogen vs clover

Weather conditions are ideal for aphids, the same conditions also seem to favour slugs.

13 November 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Grain Trends: prices steady but not high

Grain prices look to be steady, but are not as high as growers would like them to be. This report has some key points on what to watch out for.

6 November 2024
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Home Farm: Sowing the last of the autumn crops

While this autumn has been a huge improvement in being able to get crops established, it had been an expensive summer.

23 October 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Farmer Writes: keeping a close eye on grass

We have 47% of our area grazed in the final rotation now and bang on target, writes Padraig Callanan.

16 October 2024
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Tillage Management: sowing, harvesting and weed control

Ground conditions are still good for planting. Many farmers still have crops to harvest across the country.

16 October 2024
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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

Costs, returns and targets for winter crops

It’s essential to estimate costs and look at realistic yields for crops so that you can plan for the season ahead.

9 October 2024 NEWS

My Farming Week: Jack Bergin, Killenaule, Co Tipperary

Triplet calves on Jack Bergin's farm in Tipperary are flying it. He has been kept busy with neighbours calling in to see the new arrivals.

2 October 2024 NEWS