Crops
Tillage Update 24th March 2022
Tillage Update 24th March 2022 The launch of the Tillage Incentive Scheme by the Department of Agriculture this week has to be welcomed by the tillage industry. Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops KT, Teagasc discusses the opportunities it brings for tillage and grassland farmers and provides advice on converting grassland to tillage […]
24 March 2022
Farmers urged to grow more cereals and fertilize for first cut silage
Farmers urged to grow more cereals and fertilize for first cut silage The announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, of a new targeted intervention package for the tillage sector and a multi-species sward initiative, worth over €12 million, was welcomed by the Chair of the National […]
23 March 2022
Wheat stem rust: the return of an old foe
Wheat stem rust: the return of an old foe The reappearance of stem rust on wheat in Ireland after decades of no reports led researchers to investigate the cause behind recent outbreaks of the disease. In early July 2020, unusual rust pustules were observed in control plots of winter wheat across a […]
19 March 2022
Tillage Update 17th March 2022
Tillage Update 17th March 2022 In this week’s Tillage Update Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Crops Soil & Plant Nutrition Specialist, has advice on the first fertiliser application to winter cereals, slurry application and trace elements. Mark also advises maintaining a soil pH of 6.5 for spring cereal crop production. Winter crop growth on […]
17 March 2022
The impact of the Ukraine war on Jim McCarthy’s Farming Business in Romania
The impact of the Ukraine war on Jim McCarthy’s Farming Business in Romania On the Teagasc Tillage Edge podcast, Irish farmer Jim McCarthy, gives his insights into the effects of the Ukraine war on his business in Romania and how his business is involved in helping the refugees who are fleeing from […]
14 March 2022
Tillage Update 10th March 2022
Tillage Update 10th March 2022 Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops and Potato Specialist, reports that spring sowing of some crops has commenced in recent days. Shay reminds that soil conditions are more important than the date. He discusses the importance of thousand grain weights on seed rates and advises on winter crop management […]
10 March 2022
Tillage Update 3rd March 2022
0 Tillage Update 3rd March 2022 Winter crops are showing signs of spring growth in the last week where soil temperatures are on average 7 – 8° C in most of the tillage areas. Ciaran Collins Teagasc Crops Specialist has the update on how winter crops of barley, oats, wheat and oilseed rape […]
3 March 2022
Tillage update February 24th
Tillage update February 24th The Russian invasion of Ukraine has increased all commodities prices. There is a huge jump in grain prices and it wont be long before fertiliser prices follow suit as energy prices are predicted to increase significantly. Tillage specialist Michael Hennessy gives some advice Where does the increase in grain […]
24 February 2022
Tillage Update – 10th February 2022
Tillage Update – 10th February 2022 In this week’s Tillage Update Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist has fertiliser advice for 2022 plus the latest on winter oilseed rape, Green Area Index (GAI) and using the GAI app, winter crop walks information and details of the recent Malting Barley webinar, all here on […]
10 February 2022
Teagasc Regional Winter Crop Walks – February 2022
Teagasc Regional Winter Crop Walks – February 2022 Teagasc will hold Regional Crop Walks (in person!!) from February 15 -18 starting in Oak Park, Carlow at 2pm. The Crop walks will cover the agronomy of all the major winter crops – with a special focus on nutrient advice. To find a walk […]
10 February 2022