Crops
Tillage advice: PGRs, fungicides and weed control
Tillage advice: PGRs, fungicides and weed control With most winter barley crops now at the flag leaf stage, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan shares advice on plant growth regulator (PGR) and fungicide applications, along with outlining some of the key agronomic tasks for winter wheat, spring cereal, and bean and pea […]
17 April 2025
Tillage Edge: How will the US tariffs impact Irish tillage farmers?
Tillage Edge: How will the US tariffs impact Irish tillage farmers? The on-again, off-again tariffs being proposed by the US may have significant implications for Irish tillage farmers in the months and years ahead. For this episode of the Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy is joined by Professor Michael Wallace, Economist of Agriculture and […]
17 April 2025
First confirmed case of glyphosate-resistant grass weed in Irish cropping systems
First confirmed case of glyphosate-resistant grass weed in Irish cropping systems Teagasc has confirmed the first reported case of a field population of the grass weed Italian ryegrass that has proven resistant to glyphosate. Italian ryegrass is already a major challenge on some Irish tillage farms, with some populations resistant to selective […]
15 April 2025
Field tasks for winter cereals and spring crops
Field tasks for winter cereals and spring crops With winter crops moving through growth stages, Crops Specialist at Teagasc, Shay Phelan takes a closer look at the field tasks for the weeks ahead and provides an update on spring crop establishments. Winter barley Growth in winter barley has increased in the last […]
10 April 2025
Why the Teagasc Crop Report is an essential tool for agronomists and farmers
Why the Teagasc Crop Report is an essential tool for agronomists and farmers With crop inputs being applied weekly, farmers and agronomists face constant decisions around product choice, application timing and overall strategy. For this episode of The Tillage Edge, Denis Dunne, Trials Manager at Seedtech, joins Michael Hennessy to discuss how […]
10 April 2025
Pig slurry – a solution to improve soil fertility on tillage farms
Pig slurry – a solution to improve soil fertility on tillage farms Greater linkage between pig farmers and tillage growers could yield positive benefits for the soil fertility status on Irish tillage farms. As confirmed by soil tests analysed by Teagasc, the results of which were published in the Teagasc Soil Fertility […]
10 April 2025
The best use of plant growth regulators
0 The best use of plant growth regulators Crops are growing rapidly, and careful management is essential to prevent lodging before harvest. On this week’s Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy is joined by Dr. Richie Hackett from Teagasc Oak Park to discuss strategies for reducing lodging risk and the best use of plant growth […]
4 April 2025
Excellent Spring Weather Boosts Tillage Progress across Ireland
0 Excellent Spring Weather Boosts Tillage Progress across Ireland Tillage farmers across the country have taken full advantage of the recent spell of fine weather, making exceptional progress in planting spring crops. According to reports from Teagasc advisors, at least 90% of spring cereals have now been sown. Ciaran Collins tells us more. […]
3 April 2025
Signpost update: The happenings from Tom Tierney’s farm in Co. Kildare
0 Signpost update: The happenings from Tom Tierney’s farm in Co. Kildare Tom Tierney, a participant in the Teagasc Signpost Programme, tells us of the latest happenings from his farm in Prosperous, Co. Kildare, including an update on winter bean performance, winter tasks and his participation in a regenerative agriculture programme. Winter beans […]
2 April 2025
Crop agronomy for the next two weeks
Crop agronomy for the next two weeks With the weather allowing farmers to plant crops and treat winter crops in ideal conditions, the only concern is the harsh wind which was slowing growth. For this episode of the Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy is joined by Teagasc Tillage Specialists, Shay Phelan and Ciaran […]
28 March 2025