Crops
Teagasc Harvest Report 2020
Teagasc Harvest Report 2020 Type Report The 2019 harvest report published by Teagasc estimates the production of cereals was 1.9 million tonnes in 2020. This represents a decrease of 487,000 tonnes (20%) compared to 2019. Download Publication (PDF) Overall cereal crop yields declined from 0.5 tonne per hectare (t/ha) to over 1.5 […]
17 November 2020
Today’s Farm November/December 2020
Today’s Farm November/December 2020 0 Type Magazine Discussion groups: Buzzing about biodiversity Download Publication (PDF) Articles: News Update (PDF) Dairying – Selective dry cow therapy (PDF) Dairying – Calf housing- are you ready (PDF) Sheep – Two systems- one aim- BETTER sheep performance (PDF) Beef – Beef farming – what should success look like (PDF) Farm Management – […]
3 November 2020
Tillage Newsletter – November 2020
Tillage Newsletter – November 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter cereals Winter oilseed rape Teagasc Tillage Podcast Grass weed survey Health & Safety – Prevent musculoskeletal disorders
2 November 2020
Tillage Newsletter – October 2020
Tillage Newsletter – October 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter cereal varieties for 2020 Oilseed rape Aphids Autumn weed control Grass weed survey Health & Safety – Check lighting and electrical switches
5 October 2020
Tillage Newsletter – September 2020
Tillage Newsletter – September 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: National Crops Forum Autumn planting Grass weeds BYDV Time for soil sampling Cereal crop P and K requirements Soil structure assessment Health & Safety – Get winter ready
3 September 2020
Today’s Farm September/October 2020
Today’s Farm September/October 2020 Type Magazine Could dairying be the right choice for you? Download Publication (PDF) Articles: News Update (PDF) Dairying – Winter fodder- have you enough (PDF) Dairying – Could dairying be the right choice for you (PDF) Dairying – Serious about getting into dairying – this course is right for you (PDF) Beef […]
28 August 2020
CROPS 2030
CROPS 2030 Type Report A strategic plan to deliver environmental and economic sustainability for the Irish Crops Sector. Download Publication (PDF) The Tillage Sector in Ireland is one with tremendous potential for future growth, especially when you consider the fast evolving environmental and sustainability targets that are being imposed on farmers and the […]
27 August 2020
Establishing Arable Grass Margins
Establishing Arable Grass Margins Type Factsheet This fact sheet gives an overview of establishing Arable Grass Margins and controlling Sterile Brome. Arable grass margins are areas from 1.5 – 3 meters between the main crop and the field boundary deliberately managed to (a) provide habitat for flora and farmland wildlife species, (b) […]
12 August 2020
Tillage Newsletter – August 2020
Tillage Newsletter – August 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Harvest management Catch crops Winter oilseed rape National Crops Forum Post-harvest stubble management
5 August 2020
Tillage Update- Be Harvest Ready
Tillage Update- Be Harvest Ready Type Media Article Harvest is the busiest time of year for tillage farmers but also poses the greatest health and safety risk. In this Tillage update, advice is given on carrying out maintenance on all machinery prior to harvesting and ensuring safe work practices are carried out […]
13 July 2020