Crops
Disease control in oilseed rape
Disease control in oilseed rape Winter oilseed rape has grown strongly over the past month, but these conditions are also good for foliar disease development. Dr Stephen Kildea joins the Tillage Edge this week to talk about disease levels in oilseed rape and if control is necessary. He encourages all growers to […]
14 November 2024
The standout measures and practices from Tom Barry’s farm
The standout measures and practices from Tom Barry’s farm Tom Barry, a tillage farmer from Co. Cork, was crowned the winner of the Tillage Enterprise category of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 last month. Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, and John Mahon, Signpost Tillage Advisor, outline […]
12 November 2024
Assessing BYDV risk – the important factors to consider
0 Assessing BYDV risk – the important factors to consider Ciaran Collins, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, takes a closer look at Barley Yellow Dwarf (BYDV) virus, sharing insights from experiments completed at Teagasc Oak Park and factors to consider when assessing BYDV risk. Recent Teagasc Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) experiments on the […]
8 November 2024
Organic farming – is it a viable option for tillage farmers?
0 Organic farming – is it a viable option for tillage farmers? Organic farming is gaining attention as a viable option for tillage farmers, especially with the demand for organic feed in livestock production on the rise. Martin Burke, an Organic Specialist from Teagasc, joins the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss how the […]
7 November 2024
Post-emergence herbicide options for winter cereals
Post-emergence herbicide options for winter cereals Ciaran Collins, a tillage specialist, and Vijaya Bhaskar, a weed researcher from Teagasc, join the Tillage Edge podcast this week to discuss the best options for effective pre and post emergence weed control in winter cereals. Ciaran emphasises that controlling grass weeds through pre-emergence or early […]
31 October 2024
Time to get weeds in autumn cereals under control
Time to get weeds in autumn cereals under control Ciaran Collins, Tillage Specialist, discusses autumn weed control strategies for winter cereals, focusing on effective herbicide applications for high-priority weeds like annual meadow grass and brome. This autumn has given tillage farmers a favourable window for planting winter cereals, a welcome change from […]
31 October 2024
BYDV control programmes and tolerant varieties
BYDV control programmes and tolerant varieties Many winter barley varieties are now rated highly for Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerance, but does this mean they should be managed differently to other varieties? To shed light on this and to discuss BYDV control strategies, ongoing research and the role of decision support […]
31 October 2024
Tax Planning and Smart Investments Key as Harvest Prices Announced
Tax Planning and Smart Investments Key as Harvest Prices Announced Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer, discusses tax planning, and investment decisions, including machinery upgrades, drainage maintenance, and soil management. This week, major grain buyers announced their harvest prices. While some may be disappointed that prices are not higher, over the […]
24 October 2024
The best strategies for controlling BYDV in winter cereals
The best strategies for controlling BYDV in winter cereals With many crops just starting to emerge, it’s time to think about protecting them from BYDV, or Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus. Dr. Louise McNamara, an entomologist from Teagasc, joins this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss the best strategies for controlling BYDV in winter […]
24 October 2024
Management tasks for winter barley, wheat and oilseed rape crops
Management tasks for winter barley, wheat and oilseed rape crops Shay Phelan, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, discusses the current status and management practices for winter barley, wheat, and oilseed rape crops in mid-October 2024. Winter barley Winter barley drilling is now complete with many early drilled crops now at the 1-2 leaf […]
18 October 2024