Crops
Weed Watch 2026: Final chance for free herbicide resistance testing
Harvest 2026 is an opportune time for cereal growers to collect suspect weed seeds for their own resistance testing - a unique free service from Oak Park. As part of the DAFM-funded EVOLVE project, this is the final opportunity for widespread testing of suspected grass or broadleaf weed populations, according to Teagasc’s Vijaya Bhaskar.
10 July 2026
Silver Y Moth Caterpillars detected in crops – advice on identification, monitoring and control
Over the past 7–10 days, there have been increasing reports of caterpillar feeding in crops of spring beans, sugar beet and maize, Lousie McNamara, Michael Gaffney and Ciaran Collins share key advice on identification, monitoring and control.
9 July 2026
Maintaining quality seeds through the supply chain
Purchased seed is a foundational part of crop production each year.
9 July 2026
Upward movement in tillage farm income in 2025 – Teagasc National Farm Survey
Tillage farms saw incomes rise by 33% in 2025, with the average farm income reaching €54,900. This builds on the partial recovery in income seen in 2024, data from the preliminary results of the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2025 has revealed.
9 July 2026
Further growth in farm incomes across all systems in 2025
The results of a new report from economists at Teagasc confirm a further increase in farm income took place across all the major farm systems in Ireland in 2025 as incomes continued to recover from the difficult year experienced in 2023.
6 July 2026
Soil health matters to boost yields
At the recent Johnstown Castle Research Centre Open Day, Michael Hennessy caught up with Dr. Fiona Brennan, a Teagasc Senior Researcher in Soil Microbiology, to talk about soil health and how tillage farmers can keep their soils in top condition.
2 July 2026
Pre-harvest crop walks – some of the most valuable hours of the farming year
Before harvest tunnel vision sets in, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Ciaran Collins reminds growers that a few hours assessing crops now can lead to better decisions, improved crop performance and increased profitability in the seasons ahead.
2 July 2026
5 practical steps to improve water quality on your farm this July
From the correct management of catch and forage crops to liming and farm roadway maintenance, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign shares 5 top tips to protect water quality on your farm this July.
2 July 2026
Insights into the performance of cereals and pulses for human food applications
Providing growers, researchers and industry stakeholders with practical information on the performance of selected cereal and pulse crops and their potential suitability for human food applications, a new factsheet has been published by the Protein-I Project.
26 June 2026
New varieties from Goldcrop
New varieties help maintain or increase on-farm yields and Michael Hennessy caught up with John Dunne, Trials Manager at Goldcrop, after their Dunleer open day to discuss the latest varieties coming through the system.
25 June 2026