Crops
Harvest reflections with Signpost farmer Darren Allen
This year’s harvest brought a mixed bag of results, writes Signpost Tillage farmer, Darren Allen, while crop quality was exceptional and yields were respectable, the financial return was deeply disappointing.
23 September 2025
Is rye worth considering this year?
This year’s Crops Forum focused on rye and its potential on tillage and pig farms with Dr. Richie Hackett from Oak Park, Teagasc, delivering the keynote talk.
18 September 2025
Soil sampling on tillage farms – getting it right
The post-harvest period is the ideal time to look at the health of your soils in tillage systems. With yield patterns still fresh in your mind, you can assess whether problems are linked to soil structure or fertility, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Veronica Nyhan tells us more.
18 September 2025
Teagasc Crops Forum ‘Protecting yields and adding value’
The Teagasc Crops Forum took place on Wednesday, 10th September, at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. The event brought together researchers, specialists, and industry representatives to discuss the latest agronomy issues and the potential role of rye in Irish tillage systems.
18 September 2025
Choosing Wheat Varieties for 2026 – Is Yellow Rust a Concern?
As cereal planting decisions loom, variety choice is more important than ever. This episode of the Tillage Edge looks at how shifting performance and rising yellow rust pressure will influence variety selection.
15 September 2025
Winter cereal recommended varieties for 2026
The 2026 winter cereal recommended lists were published this week and provide an interesting insight into the varieties that will be available for this season. Shay Phelan tells us more.
11 September 2025
Autumn planning on tillage farms
Ciaran Collins, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, reminds tillage growers of the importance of planning for the season ahead, focusing on crop choices, pre-emergence herbicides and cereal crop phosphorus and potassium requirements.
11 September 2025
Longer lead times needed before further reduction in fertiliser allowances
Grass-based dairy farms in Ireland have reached a critical point regarding the use of chemical nitrogen (N) fertilisers. There has been a significant lowering of chemical N use over recent years, with further cuts potentially leading to a risk of generating fodder shortages and increased reliance on feed import requirements.
9 September 2025
Above average yields, but disappointing returns
Teagasc Signpost Tillage farmer, Vincent Macken reflects on the yields achieved over harvest 2025. Although crops performed, poor grain prices look set to take the gloss of margins on his Co. Meath farm.
8 September 2025
Teagasc publish reports to inform Nitrates Action Programme and Derogation
Teagasc has completed five reports at the request of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. This is in line with commitments made in Water and Agriculture – a Collaborative Approach as part of the ongoing work in preparing Ireland’s next Nitrates Action Programme and importantly securing a continuance of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation.
5 September 2025