Crops
Walking crops remains one of the most valuable management tools
Vital for assessing growth and development, along with identify issues such as grass weeds, nutrient deficiencies or emerging disease problems, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer, Michael Hennessy writes on the importance of walking your crops regularly.
29 May 2026
Crop update from Kildare
North Kildare farmer, Phillip Harris, and Teagasc advisor, John Brophy, discuss crop progress and management challenges on this week’s Tillage Edge.
28 May 2026
Signpost update: Reflections on a difficult spring with Tom Barry
As May turns to June, Signpost Programme Tillage farmer, Tom Barry reflects on delayed crop establishments this spring caused by challenging weather conditions but hopes that the old saying ‘a wet and windy May fills the barn with corn and hay’ holds true.
28 May 2026
Attend an organic crop walk this June
Two Organic Crop Walks will take place in early June, offering farmers the chance to see how organic crops are performing this season.
25 May 2026
Cost driven choices: Jim McCarthy on his changing machinery policy
For this episode of the Tillage Edge podcast, Michael Hennessy re-visits the conversation with Jim McCarthy, who farms an extensive holding in north-eastern Romania.
21 May 2026
Removing the ‘guesswork’ with precision farming
Precision farming, using technology, data and careful monitoring, helps farmers like Don Somers grow crops more efficiently. Siobhán Kavanagh and John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost, write on some of the technologies being utilised on his Wexford tillage farm.
21 May 2026
Plant-based ingredient opportunities for Ireland’s tillage and food sector showcased
Marking the completion of six years of research on how Ireland can produce more high value ingredients from crops including faba beans, lupins and peas, grasses and various sea weeds, the U-Protein project hosted its closing symposium on Wednesday, 20 May at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark.
21 May 2026
Rain may relieve nutrient stress but continue to monitor crops
Growers should continue to monitor crops carefully over the next 7–10 days for symptoms of manganese deficiency, writes Dr Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, who details symptoms and corrective actions tillage farmers can take.
21 May 2026
In-crop applications turns back the clock
An EU project aims to promote the use of animal manures in established tillage crops, Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, tells us more.
21 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026