Crops
Yellow rust increasing in winter wheat
As temperatures increased during the middle of this week, so too has the risk of yellow rust in winter wheat. Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist, reminds us that early action is best for control.
9 April 2026
Sulphur improves efficiency of Fertiliser N
There is an ever increasing need to improve the return from applied fertiliser nitrogen (N) to reduce farm greenhouse gas emissions and improve farm profitability, Mark Plunkett, Specialist on the Teagasc Signpost Programme, tells us more.
8 April 2026
Critical field work to be completed as soon as possible
Conor Kavanagh, a tillage advisor from Tipperary, and Eoin Lyons, a tillage advisor from Laois, join the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss spring planting progress in their respective areas and outline priorities for the coming week.
2 April 2026
Priorities for spring planting
Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer discusses priorities for spring planting, highlighting the urgency of sowing spring beans and wheat early and making cost-effective decisions in a challenging, wet season.
2 April 2026
VALPRO Path Webinar to Showcase Faba Bean’s Role in Europe’s Plant Protein Future
The Horizon Europe VALPRO Path project, coordinated by Teagasc, will host a webinar on Thursday, , 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM CET, exploring the potential of faba bean in building sustainable plant-protein value chains.
2 April 2026
Tillage Road Map 2030
The Tillage Road Map 2030 provides an overview of Ireland’s tillage sector to 2030, outlining current performance, market outlook, sustainability priorities, and future targets.
29 March 2026
Yellow Rust is a Threat to All Winter Wheat Crops
Dr. Stephen Kildea, a researcher with Teagasc, and Conor O’Callaghan, a Teagasc tillage advisor, join the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss the threat that yellow rust poses to wheat crops this season.
27 March 2026
Spot hidden nutrient gaps before yield suffers
Keeping crops well fed isn’t just about nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Elements such as sulphur, magnesium and manganese, though required in smaller amounts, play a vital role in crop performance. Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, tells us more.
26 March 2026
Teagasc to lead Irish field trials in European Organic Farming Innovation Project
The Teagasc Organics team will play a key role in a major European research initiative aimed at developing practical solutions for organic farmers across the continent.
26 March 2026
Nutrition for rye crops
Rye is a relatively new crop in Ireland in the modern era, although it was grown in the past. The area of rye grown has increased steadily over the last number of years albeit from a low base. Through the Rye Growers Guide, Teagasc Research Officer, Richie Hackett looks at the crop nutrition requirements of winter rye crops.
26 March 2026