Crops
Tillage Farmers in a unique position
Tillage Farmers in a unique position Michael Hennessy, Head of Teagasc Crops Knowledge Transfer Department, tells us how tillage farmers are in a unique position with the lowest greenhouse gas output per hectare. The tillage farmers of Ireland are in a unique position compared to other enterprises. The sector has the lowest […]
23 September 2022
Tillage update – Crop Margins 2023
Tillage update – Crop Margins 2023 After two excellent harvests in 2021 and 2022 where yields were above average and grain price increased to unprecedented levels, Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, looks forward to 2023. Costs did increase in 2022 particularly fertiliser but many tillage farmers avoided the worst of these as […]
15 September 2022
National Crops Forum
National Crops Forum The National Crops Forum was held on Thursday, 8 September, as a hybrid event, in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, county Kildare, and also as a live online webinar. The aim of the crops forum was to discuss the latest agronomy issues facing farmers, but also the increased risks for […]
15 September 2022
Tillage Newsletter – September 2022
Tillage Newsletter – September 2022 Get the latest information and advice from the Crops team in this month’s newsletter. It includes: Teagasc Crop Forum; Planning for harvest 2023; Autumn planting; Time for soil sampling; and Health & Safety – Maintaining well-being. View it here: Tillage Newsletter – September 2022 (PDF) In this month’s […]
15 September 2022
Teagasc National Crops Forum
Teagasc National Crops Forum The Crops Forum was held on Thursday, 8 September, as a hybrid event, in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, county Kildare, and also as a live online webinar, to discuss the latest agronomy issues facing farmers, but also the increased risks for farmers in 2023. Michael Hennessy, Head of […]
11 September 2022
‘VALPRO Path’ project to deliver opportunities for plant protein production
0 ‘VALPRO Path’ project to deliver opportunities for plant protein production The VALPRO Path project, a Horizon Europe Innovation Action, co-ordinated by Dr. Ewen Mullins, Teagasc, has secured co-funding of €9.7 million. The ambitious objectives of this research project will be achieved over 4 years through the involvement of up to 25 leading […]
8 September 2022
In the weeds
0 In the weeds Grass weeds are becoming an increasing problem in Irish tillage and resistance to herbicides that control grass weeds has been documented since 2019. Teagasc researchers have conducted a unique survey determining the level of the grass weed challenge in Ireland. Find out more Grass weeds are becoming an increasing […]
8 September 2022
Spring Barley Crop: Ballyhaise Agricultural College 2022
0 Spring Barley Crop: Ballyhaise Agricultural College 2022 The last time Ballyhaise Agricultural College successfully produced a cereal crop was in conjunction with Department of Agriculture trials back in 1998. This twenty four year exodus was finally ended on August 12th 2022. John Mc Elvaney, Machinery Teacher at Ballyhaise Agricultural College has more […]
7 September 2022
Teagasc Crop Forum 2022
0 Teagasc Crop Forum 2022 After being delivered virtually for the past two years, the annual Teagasc Crop Forum will return this year as a hybrid event with an option to attend in person or tune in online. It will take place from 2-5 pm on Thursday 8th September at the Killashee House […]
4 September 2022
Tillage Update – Tillage farms show largest increase in soil sample numbers in 2021
0 Tillage Update – Tillage farms show largest increase in soil sample numbers in 2021 While Tillage farms show largest increase in soil sample numbers in 2021, a drop (-6%) in soil fertility was noted. Mark Plunkett, Tillage Specialist Johnstown Castle Research Centre, reminds tillage farmers that they should aim to maintain soil […]
1 September 2022