Crops

Spring cereals – coping with herbicide resistance

Weed control in spring cereals is a key priority for growers, writes Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer, who shares practical steps growers can take when coping with the challenge of herbicide resistance.
30 April 2026

Controlling weeds and wild oats in spring cereals

Weed control is becoming more difficult, with herbicide resistance of one or more weeds now on most farms. For this episode of the Tillage Edge, Tillage Specialists at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan explain how to get good weed control in spring cereals, even where resistance is an issue.
30 April 2026

Practical advice: Making the best use of nutrients in 2026

Better nutrient management and planning, correcting soil fertility through liming, making full use of organic manures and incorporating clover into grazing swards are all strategies farmers can employ during a year of heightened fertiliser prices.
27 April 2026

How important will BYDV control be in 2026?

Dr. Louise McNamara, a researcher with Teagasc, is on this week’s Tillage Edge to talk about the threat posed by aphids and, consequently, BYDV this season.
23 April 2026

Using liquid fertiliser safely: Simple steps to boost growth without scorch

Liquid fertiliser is a highly efficient way to drive crop performance, writes Dr. Veronica Nyhan, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist. When applied in the correct conditions, it is an effective alternative to granular nitrogen sources and can offer a lower nitrous oxide emission factor compared to CAN in certain systems.
23 April 2026

Signpost update: Putting different establishment systems to the test

Using conventional, direct drill and min-til establishment systems, participant in the Signpost Programme, Darren Allen provides an update on his winter wheat on-farm establishment trial.
23 April 2026

Pathways to increase protein self-sufficiency

Focused on identifying pathways to increase self-sufficiency in protein and a future whereby plant-based protein accounts for an increased share of food production and consumption, Teagasc brought together senior EU level stakeholders from policy, regulation, research, business and civil society for a high-level roundtable in Brussels.
22 April 2026

Teagasc Spring Crop Walks

Teagasc is organising a series of Spring Crop Walks that will take place in different locations around the country.
17 April 2026

Fungicides and PGRs on winter wheat and barley

Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan reminds us of the importance of timing when it comes to fungicide and PGR applications on winter wheat and barley crops.
17 April 2026

The Tillage Roadmap: Ambitious targets for the tillage sector

In this episode of the Tillage Edge, John Spink, Head of the Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme at Teagasc, and Dr Ewen Mullins, Head of Crop Research, join us to explain the Tillage Roadmap 2030 priorities, practical measures for farmers, and how research, industry and policy must align to deliver that vision.
16 April 2026