Crops
Careful assessment required before committing to re-sow
0 Careful assessment required before committing to re-sow Tillage farmers have been advised to assess their crops carefully before committing to re-sow. That was one of the key messages from Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan who spoke at the Teagasc National Tillage Conference on January 31. Factors such as plant numbers, sowing date, […]
2 February 2024
Buffer strips and tillage farming – the benefits and regulatory requirements
0 Buffer strips and tillage farming – the benefits and regulatory requirements All farmers have a role in the protection of water from nutrients and pesticides, writes Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist, and in a tillage context, one of the primary ways we can protect water is by the establishment of buffer strips […]
1 February 2024
Survey results: 38% of winter area unsown
0 Survey results: 38% of winter area unsown A survey conducted by the Teagasc Crops Department between December 18 and January 15 has highlighted the extent to which winter plantings have been delayed on tillage farms. Collating data from 414 farms, operating on a total of 30,000ha, the survey monitored the areas sown […]
1 February 2024
Fertiliser markets update and is Polysulphate for you?
0 Fertiliser markets update and is Polysulphate for you? The fertiliser supply chain & costs have been volatile over the past couple of years, Liam Dunphy, Managing Director of Gouldings, & Peter Scott, Technical Director of The Fertiliser Division in Origin Enterprises Ireland/UK, join Michael Hennessy to talk about the fertiliser market and […]
1 February 2024
Tillage sector support payments commence
Tillage sector support payments commence The commencement of support payments worth €14.3 million to the tillage sector was today, January 29th, announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, T.D. Comprising of two funding mechanisms, 236 successful applicants to the Unharvested Crop Loss Support Scheme will receive a […]
29 January 2024
Final day to register for the Teagasc National Tillage Conference
Final day to register for the Teagasc National Tillage Conference The annual Teagasc National Tillage Conference will take place this Wednesday, 31st January, in the Lyrath Conference Centre, Kilkenny. This in-person conference is set against the background of a very difficult 2023 season, the impact of which has carried into 2024. Dr […]
29 January 2024
The tillage sting in the tail after a difficult autumn
The tillage sting in the tail after a difficult autumn Many winter cereal crops were drilled early and have suffered varying levels of damage. Others were planted late, reducing yield potential; some crops were not planted at all. Growers must try to salvage these crops while keeping an eye on costs, Shay […]
27 January 2024
Scale of seed shortage becomes apparent
Scale of seed shortage becomes apparent Planting delays in spring 2023, challenging harvest conditions and a reduction in the winter planted area have combined to create seed shortages for tillage farmers this spring. This was a key message from Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, who addressed a recent meeting […]
26 January 2024
Plan your nutrients to maximise your spend
Plan your nutrients to maximise your spend Fertiliser is one of the largest variable costs every year on tillage farms. On the latest Tillage Edge podcast, Dr Veronica Nyhan, a tillage advisor in Teagasc, chats through the benefits of planning the correct nutrients for each crop in 2024. Veronica explains that the […]
25 January 2024
Planning for 2024 on tillage farms
Planning for 2024 on tillage farms Take the time to carefully plan your crops for 2024. Crops Spring barley area normally increases after a wet autumn; however, spring barley seed supply is tight this year. Therefore it is important to carefully plan your crops and consider all options. Crop rotation in arable […]
22 January 2024