Crops
The power of plant protein
The power of plant protein Teagasc researchers are leading a project to create and demonstrate improved supply chain opportunities for the European plant protein industry. The plant protein industry in Europe is poised for improvement and Teagasc researchers are leading the charge. Current production systems focus heavily on the production of feedstock […]
14 September 2023
Don’t get itchy feet with planting winter cereals
Don’t get itchy feet with planting winter cereals It is always tempting to avail of good weather in September to plant winter cereals, but early planting carries risks. Planting winter wheat and barley early (in mid to late September – later further south) generally ensures good seedbeds and favourable temperatures during germination, […]
10 September 2023
Tillage update: Weather gives reprieve to clear fields and focus on hedgerow management
0 Tillage update: Weather gives reprieve to clear fields and focus on hedgerow management Great progress has been made with harvesting this week, reports Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist, and – apart for some beans – the vast majority of crops will harvested by the weekend. The long overdue dry spell has given […]
7 September 2023
Managing hedgerows on tillage farms
0 Managing hedgerows on tillage farms Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, joins Michael Hennessy on the latest Tillage Edge podcast to talk about the management of hedgerows on tillage farms. Catherine explains that allowing hedges to grow wider and taller is very important to encourage biodiversity and increase carbon capture. She […]
7 September 2023
A preview of the Teagasc Crops Forum
A preview of the Teagasc Crops Forum Shay Phelan and John Mahon from Teagasc are on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to chat through what to expect from the Teagasc Crops Forum, next Friday, September 8, in Naas. Shay explained the forum will hear from Andrew Owen-Griffiths, who is head of DG […]
31 August 2023
Further modifications to catch crop grazing rules
Further modifications to catch crop grazing rules The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced a modification to the rules relating to GAEC Standard 6 – the rule related to lie-back areas for catch crops. This standard is part of the necessary conditionality associated with the implementation of the Basic […]
31 August 2023
Environment constraints, land access and income to be discussed at Crops Forum
Environment constraints, land access and income to be discussed at Crops Forum The Teagasc Crops Forum, taking place on Friday, September 8th, will discuss pressing challenges for the tillage industry, including environment constraints, land access and income. The Crops Forum will address these areas and talk about the recent Marginal Abatement Cost […]
31 August 2023
The role of catch crops in nitrogen uptake
The role of catch crops in nitrogen uptake Catch crops, also known as cover crops or green manure, are a valuable tool for protecting soil health and water quality. Dr. Bridget Lynch, Senior Researcher Officer in the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme, tells us more. Catch crops are commonly used in Ireland as […]
28 August 2023
Slight easing of catch crop lie-back rule
Slight easing of catch crop lie-back rule The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed changes to GAEC 6 of Conditionality in relation to the catch crop lie-back rule. Initially under GAEC 6, tillage farmers who intended to graze catch crops this winter were required to have a lie back […]
25 August 2023
Stubble cultivation and its role in controlling problem grass weeds
Stubble cultivation and its role in controlling problem grass weeds Stubble cultivations should be seen as a very useful integrated pest management (IPM) tool to control weeds. There has been a significant increase in the cases of problem grass weeds like bromes, wild oats and blackgrass being reported to Teagasc advisors again […]
25 August 2023