Crops
Financial planning essential to support future crop yields and margins
The Teagasc National Crops Forum brought together farmers, researchers, specialists and industry representatives to discuss the latest agronomic developments and examine how growers can maintain profitability amid rising production costs and relatively static grain prices.
11 September 2026
Why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist
An up-to-date soil test will help ensure that lime and fertiliser decisions for 2027 are based on what each field actually needs, Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, and the NMP Online team explain why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist.
10 September 2026
Farm succession to be showcased at Wicklow farm walk
As part of Generational Renewal Week 2026, the Tyner family in Co. Wicklow will host a farm walk to showcase what they’ve done to bring the next generation into the business, Peter Lawrence, Teagasc Advisor in Tinahely previews the event.
10 September 2026
Harvest 2026: The results are in for Signpost Tillage farmer, Darren Allen
Signpost Tillage farmer, Darren Allen provides an update from his farm in Cork, focusing crop yields and the performance of some on-farm trials.
10 September 2026
Managing Soil Compaction on Tillage Land After a Wet Spring and Summer Drought
Investing in soil health will help tillage farmers reduce compaction, improve crop performance and build greater resilience against increasingly variable weather patterns, John Brophy, Tillage Advisor, Teagasc Naas, tells us more.
6 September 2026
Returning a better margin in 2027 – a preview of the Teagasc Crops Forum
Everyone in the industry is asking how tillage can remain competitive into the future. Poor yields are often blamed on the weather, but other factors such as rotations, soil management, and fertiliser can play a big role.
3 September 2026
Take the opportunity to control weeds before winter cropping
With the cereal harvest complete, Teagasc Crops and Potato Specialist, Shay Phelan reminds us that the next couple of weeks offer an opportunity to control problem weeds in fields destined for winter cereals.
3 September 2026
Protecting margins through smart crop planning focus of Teagasc Crops Forum
The Teagasc Crops Forum takes place in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 T925, on Thursday, September 10 at 2pm, centred on the theme of ‘Protecting Margins Through Smart Crop Planning’.
3 September 2026
Autumn control is key for rat’s tail fescue
Early action is key to preventing rat’s tail fescue from becoming established, writes Teagasc Researcher, Vijaya Bhaskar.
2 September 2026
Harvest round up from Tillage Signpost farmers
The harvest of combinable crops is almost complete and for this episode of the Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy speaks with Tillage Signpost farmers Tom Tierney, Kildare, Don Somers Wexford, and Tom Barry, Cork, about their 2026 harvests.
1 September 2026