Crops
Use thousand grain weight to accurately calculate seed rates
Given that yields were much lower in 2026, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan urges growers to check thousand grain weights (TGW) before drilling this autumn.
1 October 2026
Why soil sampling is a critical task on every farm
We rely on our soils more than any other resource to deliver crop performance and farm profitability year after year. Just like machinery, soils require regular attention and maintenance to perform at their best.
27 September 2026
How will the Soil Monitoring Law affect tillage farmers?
Lillian O’Sullivan, a Soil Researcher with Teagasc, joins the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss the new Soil Monitoring Law being introduced across Europe and what it means for tillage farmers.
24 September 2026
Pre-emergence herbicides provide the best opportunity to control grass weeds in winter wheat and barley
Grass weeds are an increasing challenge on tillage farms. In this article, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Ciaran Collins reminds us why effective autumn weed control is essential.
24 September 2026
BYDV tolerant varieties are risk reducers, not risk eliminators
Growers attending the Teagasc Crops Forum on September 10 heard that winter barley varieties tolerant to Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) should be viewed as risk reducers rather than risk eliminators.
23 September 2026
Hybrid rye in diets for weaners, grow-finishers and sows
Interest in the use of native grown hybrid rye in pig diets has increased in recent times and quantities available for feeding seem set to increase in the years to come. Peadar Lawlor, Teagasc Pig Nutrition Researcher, tells us more.
18 September 2026
Winter barley growers missing an opportunity with rotations
Set against a backdrop of low grain prices and demand, the value of effective crop selection and rotation was reenforced to growers at the Teagasc National Crops Forum, which took place on September 10.
17 September 2026
From the Crops Forum Part 2: Adjusting rotations and controlling BYDV
The Teagasc Crops Forum took place last week, bringing together a range of informative presentations focused on the latest developments in tillage production.
17 September 2026
Value of native grains showcased
Representatives from the Teagasc Crops Department are telling the good story of native Irish grain, be it for inclusion in animal diets or its low carbon footprint, at this week’s National Ploughing Championships.
16 September 2026
15 years of the Wheat Initiative
The Wheat Initiative celebrates its anniversary with a strong foundation for the future of global wheat research.
15 September 2026