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Options for Organic Tillage Growers – Webinar
Options for Organic Tillage Growers – Webinar 0 Type Event Proceeding On Wednesday, 27th October, Elaine Leavy and Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialists hosted the second in a series of Autumn Organic Webinars which focused on options for organic tillage growers. Elaine and Joe were joined by James & Johnny Flavahan, Flahavans; Ross […]
2 November 2021
Tillage Newsletter – November 2021
Tillage Newsletter – November 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter cerealsThe area of winter cereals is expected to be near normal this year due to excellent conditions for sowing this autumn. Attention in November will turn to weed control and the prevention of barley yellow dwarf virus […]
1 November 2021
Forestry Newsletter – October 2021
Forestry Newsletter – October 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Survey on small woodlands on dairy and drystock farmsA survey has been set up by Rachel Irwin as part of an MSc research project with Teagasc and University College Dublin (UCD) to analyse farmers’ perceptions of, attitudes towards, and willingness […]
1 October 2021
Tillage Newsletter – October 2021
Tillage Newsletter – October 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Autumn PlantingWhile many growers availed of the good conditions in late September to get drilling started, most crops will be drilled in the coming weeks. Attention to detail is likely to pay more dividends to growers this year […]
1 October 2021
National Crops Forum – Part Two
National Crops Forum – Part Two Type Event Proceeding The annual National Crops Forum took place virtually this year due to Covid19 Restrictions. Part Two of the forum took place on Thursday, 16th September and focused on Carbon Farming & Nitrate Leaching. Topics covered & speakers include: Tillage and carbon farmers – […]
17 September 2021
National Crops Forum – Part One
National Crops Forum – Part One Type Event Proceeding The annual National Crops Forum takes place virtually this year due to Covid19 Restrictions. Part One of the forum took place on Thursday, 9th September and focused on Agronomy & Grain Markets. Topics covered & speakers included Update on varieties available for this […]
10 September 2021
Tillage Newsletter – September 2021
Tillage Newsletter – September 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: National Crops ForumThe annual National Crops Forum provides an ideal opportunity for farmers to assess the season just gone and also look forward to options for next season. This year due to Covid-19 restrictions, the National Crops Forum […]
3 September 2021
Environment Newsletter – August 2021
Environment Newsletter – August 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Low-input grasslandFarmers with low-input grassland (LIG) in the Results-Based Environment-Agri Pilot Project (REAP) are being rewarded for the number and cover of flowering plants in their extensively managed grassland. The presence of flowers indicates a high level of biodiversity in […]
1 August 2021
Tillage Newsletter – August 2021
Tillage Newsletter – August 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Straw incorporationThe new Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) has been a great success, with over 38,000ha committed to the scheme. Oats are the predominant crop in the scheme, which account for 33% of the area, barley is next at […]
1 August 2021
Tillage Newsletter – June 2021
Tillage Newsletter – June 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Spring barley – Disease controlLate season disease control in spring barley is designed to control various diseases such as rynchosporium, net blotch, mildew and ramularia. All of these diseases have the potential to rob yield even at this stage. The […]
1 June 2021