04 January 2024

What to expect and planning for the year ahead

Having an optimistic view is one of the cornerstones for all farmers. Undoubtedly, there will be challenges in 2024, there are plenty of areas that tillage farmers can still be positive about.

On most farms, farmers are playing catch-up in terms of planted area, which may present some difficulties in the early part of the season. However, if the weather co-operates, then hopefully farmers can establish the desired crops. 

To discuss what 2024 holds and to plan for the year ahead, Teagasc Tillage Specialists Shay Phelan and Ciaran Collins join Michael Hennessy on the first Tillage Edge podcast of the year.

Listen in below:

For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast, produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com, click here.

Teagasc Survey

Teagasc has launched a survey to help identify the areas planted this autumn. The wet conditions, which persisted from mid-September to late-November, hindered planting in all areas. This loss of winter crop area looks to be compounded by a lack of seed for spring cereals, which may lead to unsown land on many farms in 2024. Teagasc is asking for as many tillage farmers as possible to participate in order to get the best picture of the national areas as possible.

How much planting have you completed this autumn? Will you plant more winter cereal in Jan/Feb? We would like to get your feedback to create a national picture of winter plantings this year and your intentions for 2024.

Access the survey here.