Crops

Tillage Newsletter – June 2025

This month's edition brings insights on disease and weed control along with some information on the health & safety wear and tear scheme.
11 June 2025

Today’s Farm May/June 2025

Download Publication (PDF) Articles Organics From dairy to beef and conventional to organic in Tipperary (pdf) Dairying – Moorepark 2025 Where to from here for the Irish dairy industry? (pdf) Why we have to grow more grass Breeding and reproduction Future-proofing dairy incomes Farm Labour Top ten questions farmers ask when hiring (pdf) Environment Help […]
20 May 2025

Tillage Newsletter – May 2025

Tillage Newsletter – May 2025 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Spring barley Weed controlIf weed control has been delayed, it is essential to use higher herbicide rates. Disease controlThe average yield response from a two-spray fungicide programme in Teagasc trials is 1.3t/ha but can range from 0.5-2.75t/ha, depending […]
13 May 2025

Tillage Newsletter – April 2025

Tillage Newsletter – April 2025 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter barleyApril will be a critical month for winter barley crops to maximise yield. The five-year average of 8.5t/ha is below what many would expect, so timing of key agronomic inputs is crucial. Winter wheatWinter wheat will also […]
8 April 2025

Forestry Newsletter – April 2025

Forestry Newsletter – April 2025 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Talking Timber 2025Teagasc’s annual timber marketing event returns with a particular focus on the post-storm harvesting response. This event, held in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), and Forest Industries Ireland (FII), will address […]
8 April 2025

Closing for silage – points to consider

Closing for silage – points to consider 0 Type Media Article Donall Fahy, Drystock Advisor, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Fertilising for first cut grass silage is an important task which must be completed currently. The right fertiliser application will promote healthy grass growth, ensuring the best possible yield and quality. Here are some key […]
7 April 2025

Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2025

Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2025 Type Report Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2025 report, produced by the Teagasc Horticulture Development Department. Download Publication (PDF) The key objective of this report, as with previous reports is to surface up to date facts about specific inputs prices in January 2025 compared to January 2024. This […]
20 March 2025

DAFM confirms changes to Nitrates Regulations

The intensification of the agricultural sector in Ireland has resulted in economic benefits while also creating environmental challenges.
18 March 2025

March Grass, Opportunities and Challenges

March Grass, Opportunities and Challenges Type Media Article By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Grazed grass represents Irish farmer’s greatest advantage in livestock production. It costs 3 to 4 times less than either silage or meal, stock performance is better and labour input is drastically reduced. After a wet but […]
11 March 2025

Tillage Newsletter – March 2025

Tillage Newsletter – March 2025 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Winter cereals Winter cereals are well established this season thanks to earlier sowing and good growth in October and November. The priority this month will be fertiliser. While most crops received a herbicide last autumn, it is important to […]
7 March 2025