Crops
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne 0 Type Media Article Fergal Byrne from Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co Kildare, is an organic beef, sheep and cereal farmer. A farm walk was due to take place on his farm this week. Farm Profile Farming 63ha Mostly free draining land 19 suckler cows ( […]
4 June 2020
Dry Weather Advice for Tillage Farmers
Dry Weather Advice for Tillage Farmers 0 Type Media Article Many crops around the country are under considerable moisture stress at the moment. Ciaran Collins Teagasc crops specialist has some timely advice There is a large variation in spring crops this season. Crops in north Leinster are particularly affected from lack of rainfall […]
1 June 2020
Tillage Update May 28th
Tillage Update May 28th Type Media Article Included in this weeks update is the Virtual Crop walk, the variation in spring crops due to rainfall variation, spring beans, grass weeds and the mangold fly in fodder beet, Variation in spring crops There are large variations in growth stages and crop density in […]
27 May 2020
Tillage Update – 21st May
Tillage Update – 21st May Type Media Article This week there are updates on the impact on crops of below average rainfall; common nutrient deficiencies in crops; watch videos on chocolate spot control in beans and weed control in fodder beet; listen to the latest podcast on grass weeds. By Mark Plunkett, […]
21 May 2020
Tillage Update – 14th May
Tillage Update – 14th May Type Media Article Get the latest advice on winter and spring crops. Watch recordings from the recent Virtual Crop Walk in Teagasc Oak Park and watch a video on the best strategies for wild oat control in cereals. Fill out a grass weeds survey. By Michael Hennessy, […]
14 May 2020
Virtual Crop Walk
Virtual Crop Walk Type Event Proceeding Virtual Crop Walk which was hosted by the Teagasc Crops Team live from Oak Park, Carlow on Thursday, 7th May. Presenter of the webinar, Michael Hennessy, Head of Crop Knowledge Transfer discussed the current issues and strategies for high yield crops with Ciaran Collins, Steven Kildea and […]
11 May 2020
Tillage Newsletter – May 2020
Tillage Newsletter – May 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter wheat Beans Spring barley disease control Winter oats Products being prohibited in 2020 Winter barley Health & Safety: Your silage safety checks
7 May 2020
Tillage Update May 7th
Tillage Update May 7th 0 Type Media Article Get the latest advice on disease control in cereals and weed control in maize, potatoes and beet. Videos are on timing the final fungicide on winter barley, ramularia control and best practice for weed control in potatoes. Disease control Most winter wheat crops are at […]
7 May 2020
Tillage Update April 29th
Tillage Update April 29th Type Media Article Get the latest advice on weed control in spring cereals, using sprayers efficiently and bean weevil control in spring beans. The Tillage edge podcast Teagasc/Boortmalt programme advisor Eoin Lyons discusses weed control in spring barley. View latest videos. Using sprayers efficiently. Spraying plant protection products […]
30 April 2020
Today’s Farm May/June 2020
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30 April 2020