Crops
How to weigh up the pros and cons of growing winter barley
How to weigh up the pros and cons of growing winter barley While harvest 2023 is just over 10 months away many plans are now already taking shape for the makeup of next years cropping mix. Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist, writes about the pros and cons of growing winter barley. Winter […]
30 September 2022
Autumn drilling
Autumn drilling With drilling of winter cereals having already started there have been many questions posed about the required seed rates for the different crops and varieties. Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops and Potato specialist, discusses autumn drilling. As always the rates used last season may not be exactly correct for the current […]
29 September 2022
Time to Soil Sample
Time to Soil Sample With fertiliser prices at all-time highs now is a good time to take the first step to controlling fertiliser costs in 2023. Mark Plunkett, Soil & Plant Nutrition Specialist, Teagasc, talks about soil sampling and what to look out for. Over the coming weeks assess soil fertility levels […]
29 September 2022
Tillage Farmers in a unique position
Tillage Farmers in a unique position Michael Hennessy, Head of Teagasc Crops Knowledge Transfer Department, tells us how tillage farmers are in a unique position with the lowest greenhouse gas output per hectare. The tillage farmers of Ireland are in a unique position compared to other enterprises. The sector has the lowest […]
23 September 2022
Tillage update – Crop Margins 2023
Tillage update – Crop Margins 2023 After two excellent harvests in 2021 and 2022 where yields were above average and grain price increased to unprecedented levels, Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Tillage Specialist, looks forward to 2023. Costs did increase in 2022 particularly fertiliser but many tillage farmers avoided the worst of these as […]
15 September 2022
National Crops Forum
National Crops Forum The National Crops Forum was held on Thursday, 8 September, as a hybrid event, in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, county Kildare, and also as a live online webinar. The aim of the crops forum was to discuss the latest agronomy issues facing farmers, but also the increased risks for […]
15 September 2022
Tillage Newsletter – September 2022
Tillage Newsletter – September 2022 Get the latest information and advice from the Crops team in this month’s newsletter. It includes: Teagasc Crop Forum; Planning for harvest 2023; Autumn planting; Time for soil sampling; and Health & Safety – Maintaining well-being. View it here: Tillage Newsletter – September 2022 (PDF) In this month’s […]
15 September 2022
Teagasc National Crops Forum
Teagasc National Crops Forum The Crops Forum was held on Thursday, 8 September, as a hybrid event, in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, county Kildare, and also as a live online webinar, to discuss the latest agronomy issues facing farmers, but also the increased risks for farmers in 2023. Michael Hennessy, Head of […]
11 September 2022
‘VALPRO Path’ project to deliver opportunities for plant protein production
0 ‘VALPRO Path’ project to deliver opportunities for plant protein production The VALPRO Path project, a Horizon Europe Innovation Action, co-ordinated by Dr. Ewen Mullins, Teagasc, has secured co-funding of €9.7 million. The ambitious objectives of this research project will be achieved over 4 years through the involvement of up to 25 leading […]
8 September 2022
In the weeds
0 In the weeds Grass weeds are becoming an increasing problem in Irish tillage and resistance to herbicides that control grass weeds has been documented since 2019. Teagasc researchers have conducted a unique survey determining the level of the grass weed challenge in Ireland. Find out more Grass weeds are becoming an increasing […]
8 September 2022