Crops

Teagasc to lead Irish field trials in European Organic Farming Innovation Project

The Teagasc Organics team will play a key role in a major European research initiative aimed at developing practical solutions for organic farmers across the continent.
26 March 2026

Nutrition for rye crops

Rye is a relatively new crop in Ireland in the modern era, although it was grown in the past. The area of rye grown has increased steadily over the last number of years albeit from a low base. Through the Rye Growers Guide, Teagasc Research Officer, Richie Hackett looks at the crop nutrition requirements of winter rye crops.
26 March 2026

Spring barley establishment – achieving good plant establishment

Eoin Lyons, Teagasc Tillage Advisor in Portlaoise, reminds us that paying careful attention to seed establishment is the single most cost-effective way to secure yield and quality in spring barley on Irish tillage farms.
23 March 2026

Using lime to unlock soil fertility

Oisin O’Connor, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Westport, writes on the benefits of liming.
22 March 2026

Wait for the right conditions before planting

With the recent improvement in weather and a favourable forecast ahead, planting of spring cereals has now begun.
20 March 2026

Prioritise work as land starts to dry

With the first dry few days of the season now upon us, it can be difficult to figure which is most urgent - drilling of spring crops or looking after the winter crops. Shay Phelan, Crops Specialist, shares a list of jobs in order of importance that will need to be completed in the coming week.
19 March 2026

Signpost update: Carbon footprints, production costs and making the most of organic manures

With weather after delaying much of this spring’s field work, Signpost Tillage farmer, Tom Barry brings us up to date with the latest happenings from his farm in Co. Cork, focusing on the cost of production, the carbon footprint of his grain and his involvement in the Teagasc led Soil Cycle project.
16 March 2026

Tillage Edge – Getting the Most from Fertilisers as Prices Rise

On this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, Dr Veronica Nyhan, Soils and Plant Nutrition Specialist with Teagasc, discusses current soil fertility trends and how farmers can get the best return from applied fertilisers.
12 March 2026

Low Carbon Irish Grain – what’s your number?

John Mahon, Teagasc Signpost Tillage Advisor, writes on the benefits of using AgNav Tillage, a free online tool available to all Irish tillage farmers that can drive profitable, lower carbon grain production.
12 March 2026

Tracking changes in national soil fertility

Teagasc has supported soil analysis and nutrient management in Irish agriculture since the 1950’s. After years of fertiliser price shocks, tighter environmental rules and a sharper focus on nutrient efficiency, are Irish soils improving or quietly slipping backwards?
9 March 2026