Crops
The cost of growing your crops
A staple for delegates at the annual Teagasc National Tillage Conference and made available to growers before spring cropping gets underway in earnest, Teagasc has published its Crops Costs and Returns 2026.
29 January 2026
Teagasc Launches New Rye Growers’ Guide at 2026 National Tillage Conference
Teagasc has officially launched the Rye Growers’ Guide, a comprehensive new resource designed to support Irish tillage farmers in optimising rye production for feed and food as well as for use in the drinks industry.
28 January 2026
Tillage a valuable cog in Irish agri-food system
Despite 2025 income challenges and uncertainty surrounding harvest prices in 2026, Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc, reaffirmed the importance of the Irish tillage industry when opening proceedings at the Teagasc National Tillage Conference, today, January 28.
28 January 2026
Farm smart and claim these seven supports
Starting out in farming is exciting. But you’ll need all the help you can get so make sure you take advantage of all available supports. James McDonnell, Farm Management Specialist, Teagasc outlines seven key supports farmers should avail of.
27 January 2026
Tillage Edge: A Preview of the National Tillage Conference 2026
One of the highlights of the Irish tillage calendar is the Teagasc National Tillage Conference, a must-attend event to hear about the latest research, innovation and agronomy.
22 January 2026
Setting the scene for the Teagasc National Tillage Conference 2026
A coming together of farmers, researchers, advisors and industry stakeholders, the Teagasc National Tillage Conference will afford attendees the opportunity to engage on the key challenges and opportunities facing the Irish tillage sector through a combination of thematic sessions and targeted workshops.
22 January 2026
Tillage Farmers’ AgNav Data and the Case for Low Carbon Grain
John Mahon, Tillage Signpost Programme Advisor, discusses why proving the low-carbon grain advantage matters, the limits of existing data, and why annual, representative figures from Irish tillage farms are essential to meet buyer requirements and support increased payments for low-carbon grain.
16 January 2026
Teagasc Spring Tillage Seminars get underway
With tillage farmers entering another uncertain year in 2026, the Teagasc Spring Crop Seminars hope to address many of the main issues the industry is facing.
15 January 2026
Lime – the low-cost fertiliser in 2026
All indications are that nitrogen fertilisers will be more expensive in 2026 due to many factors from carbon taxes to trade tariffs. Mark Plunkett, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Wexford, writes that now is the time to plan and organise the application of lime to correct soil pH levels and reduce our dependence on imported chemical N fertilisers.
14 January 2026
Cover Crop Control Options Explained
Dr Richie Hackett, a crops researcher at Teagasc Oak Park, is on this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss managing large cover crop canopies.
10 January 2026