Organic Crop Walks to Focus on Crop Performance, Soil Health and Intercropping
Two Organic Crop Walks in counties Carlow and Offaly are set to take place in early June, offering farmers the chance to see how organic crops are performing this season.
Led by the Teagasc Organic Advisory team, these on‑farm events will focus on assessing how crops are currently looking and progressing and will share insights on achieving better outcomes through intercropping, including what makes a good intercrop and innovative weed control solutions suited to organic systems.
Other topics to be discussed at the farm walks will include the importance of adequate grain storage and handling infrastructure, the role of legumes in crop rotations, and the contribution of cover crops, exploring what each aim to achieve. There will also be discussion on managing soil health, and on marketing and supply chains for organic produce.
Speaking ahead of the farm walks, Teagasc Organic Tillage Specialist Martin Bourke said: “These walks are a great opportunity to see how organic crops are developing in the field and to exchange ideas on practical management. Whether you’re already farming organically or considering the move, you’ll find useful insights and real examples of innovation at work.”
Both farm walks are a great opportunity to assess current crop performance and discuss practical crop husbandry challenges, and all tillage farmers are encouraged to attend.
On Wednesday, 3 June at 2pm, Amanda Galvin and Shane Dunne, host a farm walk at Ballycallaghan, Durrow, County Offaly. Joe Nolan, Kilconnor, Fenagh, County Carlow will open his farm on Thursday, 4 June at 11am. All farmers are welcome to attend.