Crops Forum

The Teagasc Crops Forum is the key annual event for tillage farmers, agronomists, and industry stakeholders to explore the latest research, market opportunities, and practical strategies for profitable crop production.

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This year’s theme, Protecting yield and adding value, will focus on optimising variety choice, tackling emerging agronomic challenges, and exploring how rye in crop rotations can add value to the farm output.

Programme Overview

Opening: John Spink, Teagasc

Session 1 – Mapping the Best Varieties for Your Farm

Moderator: Michael Hennessy, Teagasc

• Varieties for 2026 – Cara MacAodháin, Crop Policy, Evaluation & Certification Division, DAFM
• Yellow Rust & Wheat Disease Control – Stephen Kildea, Researcher Teagasc
• Grassweeds – Changes and Challenges – Vijaya Bhaskar,  Researcher Teagasc
• Changing Strategies for Weed Control in Winter Cereals – Shay Phelan, Tillage Specialist, Teagasc
• Q&A with all speakers (15 mins)

Session 2 – Is Rye an Option for Your Farm?

Start: 3:00pm
Moderator: Tim O’Donovan

• Why Rye Deserves a Place in the Rotation – Richie Hackett, Researcher Teagasc
• Is Rye a Competitive Feed?– Michael McKeon, Pig Specialist Moorepark, Teagasc
• Farm to farm trading with rye Shane Maher, UCD/Adesco
• Building a Rotation with Rye – Ciaran Collins, Tillage Specialist,

Followed by  Tillage Forum

    Panel to include – Researchers, specialists, farmers, and trade representatives