Crops
National Farm Survey 2023 – Cereals Enterprise Factsheet
National Farm Survey 2023 – Cereals Enterprise Factsheet The recently published National Farm Survey 2023 Cereals Enterprise Factsheet summarises the results for the major cereal enterprises, namely winter wheat and spring barley. Included within is details on the production, cropping area, yield and costs of production for 2023. Summary points – Irish […]
10 October 2024
The humble potato – key facts and figures
0 The humble potato – key facts and figures Today, October 4, marks Bord Bia’s National Potato Day. In recognition of the humble spud, Shay Phelan, Potato Specialist at Teagasc, shares key facts, figures and developing trends on this all important staple. Potatoes are Ireland’s most popular vegetable, with approximately 350,000 tonnes produced […]
4 October 2024
Research on next generation of integrated pest management (IPM) in crops
0 Research on next generation of integrated pest management (IPM) in crops A new Horizon Europe Project, IPMorama, held its kick-off meeting today at Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre in Dublin. Comprising 17 partner institutions from 10 different countries, this 4 year, €5 Million project is co-ordinated by Dr Dan Milbourne of Teagasc’s […]
3 October 2024
How to protect soils from the impact of machinery
0 How to protect soils from the impact of machinery Modern tillage farming practices make soils more vulnerable to the impact of heavy machinery and traffic volumes, but tillage land can still function well if handled with care. In this article, first published in the September/October edition of Today’s Farm, Dermot Forristal of […]
3 October 2024
Pre-emergence herbicides will give you better weed control
0 Pre-emergence herbicides will give you better weed control Weed control in winter cereals is essential to protect yields and to prevent weed seed return. On this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, Shay Phelan and Ciaran Collins, Tillage Specialists at Teagasc, chat through the reasons to prioritise pre-emergence herbicide applications in winter wheat and […]
3 October 2024
Drilling cereals in early October
Drilling cereals in early October As September turns to October, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan shares key advice on seeding rates for those drilling cereals in early October, autumn weed control strategies and agronomic advice for winter oilseed rape crops. There is quite a choice of varieties that growers can drill […]
26 September 2024
Listen: Select the varieties which best suit your farm
Listen: Select the varieties which best suit your farm As planting season begins, the choice of crop varieties will shape the management practices for the year ahead. Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Specialists at Teagasc, are on this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss the key factors in selecting varieties and why […]
26 September 2024
Minimum buffers to protect water
Minimum buffers to protect water Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Ciaran Collins looks at the role buffer zones along watercourses play to help prevent sediment, nutrient loss and pesticides entering watercourses – a key feature of the Teagasc tillage display at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. A buffer zone is an area of […]
20 September 2024
Listen: Comparison of crop establishment techniques for growers
Listen: Comparison of crop establishment techniques for growers This week on the Tillage Edge podcast, we’re circling back to the National Tillage Conference from earlier this year and focusing on the trade-offs of establishment systems with Jack Jameson. The growing problem of weeds, particularly poppies, is also discussed with Charlotte Morgan. Listen […]
20 September 2024
Autumn planting
Autumn planting Balancing early cereal planting with risks such as BYDV, take-all, and disease is crucial, while strategic crop rotation, including oilseed rape, rye, and BYDV-tolerant barley, can optimise yield and profitability. After two exceptionally wet autumns, there is a natural temptation to begin planting cereals earlier than usual. However, striking the […]
14 September 2024