Crops
Looking into a crystal ball for harvest 2023
Looking into a crystal ball for harvest 2023 As the growing season on Irish tillage farms comes to an abrupt end, Tom Tierney’s crops are no different to others in that the Irish weather has had a significant part to play. In this article, the Teagasc Signpost Programme tillage farmer looks forward […]
13 July 2023
Lower 2023 cereal harvest predicted
Lower 2023 cereal harvest predicted The harvest estimate published by Teagasc estimates total cereal production in Ireland will be 2.1 million tonnes in 2023. This represents a decrease of 300,000t (-13%) when compared to 2022. Estimated crop yields by Teagasc advisors indicates that crop yields for harvest 2023 will be close to […]
11 July 2023
Kale or rape as a winter forage crop
0 Kale or rape as a winter forage crop Míchéal Kelly, Drystock Advisor, asks if kale or rape as a winter forage crop is worth it? As the age old saying goes – ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’. This could not ring more true for winter feeding. Many farmers are enquiring in […]
8 July 2023
Cereal varieties for 2024
0 Cereal varieties for 2024 As tillage farmers aim for higher yields and to reduce pesticide input and costs, Teagasc Crops Specialist Ciaran Collins explains why variety choice is becoming increasingly important. The weeks leading up to the harvest are always a good time to view upcoming cereal varieties for next season. A […]
6 July 2023
Highlights from the Teagasc Crops Open day Part 2 – Protein Crops
0 Highlights from the Teagasc Crops Open day Part 2 – Protein Crops This is the second of four shows from the Teagasc Crops Open Day in Oak Park Carlow and this episode of the Tillage Edge podcast is focusing on protein crops. You’ll hear from with Ciaran Collins, a tillage specialist in […]
6 July 2023
Do you suspect herbicide resistance on your farm?
0 Do you suspect herbicide resistance on your farm? Avail of the free herbicide resistance testing from Oak Park to test suspect resistant weeds, of Blackgrass, Italian ryegrass, Wild oats, Bromes, Annual meadow-grass, Poppy, Chickweed, and Corn marigold. We encourage growers/advisors to submit ANY grass and broad-leaved weeds that you suspect to be […]
6 July 2023
Ballymaloe Farm Update with Signpost Tillage Farmer Darren Allen
0 Ballymaloe Farm Update with Signpost Tillage Farmer Darren Allen On a recent visit to Ballymaloe Farm near Shanagarry in East Cork, John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost Tillage Advisor caught up with Darren Allen who updated him on progress to date through what has proven to be quite a difficult spring campaign. Winter Crops […]
6 July 2023
New kids on the block – exploring the role of lentils and lupins
New kids on the block – exploring the role of lentils and lupins When we think of the protein crops grown in Ireland, two immediate crops generally spring to mind – beans and peas. However, researchers in Teagasc are identifying and examining alternative crops that may form part of tillage rotations in […]
29 June 2023
Part 1: Highlights from the Teagasc Crops Open day
Part 1: Highlights from the Teagasc Crops Open day This is the first of four shows on the Tillage Edge podcast highlighting some of the research from the Crops Research Open day in Oak Park, which took place on June 21st. Ewen Mullins, Head of Crops Research, said that the open day […]
29 June 2023
Tracking the main pest of faba bean in Europe
Tracking the main pest of faba bean in Europe The Bruchid Beetle (Bruchus Rufimanus) is the main pest of faba bean in Europe. Having been found in Ireland for the first time in 2016, it causes holes in seed which can prevent the sale of seed in international markets. Speaking from the […]
29 June 2023