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Controlling Docks
Controlling Docks 0 Type Media Article By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Whether it’s the terrible plight of Covid-19 or a field of dock leaves, no farmer wants either this spring and prevention is definitely better than cure in relation to both. So why is it that dock leaves are so […]
9 May 2020
No Rush to Spray
No Rush to Spray 0 Type Media Article By Kieran Kenny, Teagasc Soils and Environment Adviser, Castlerea Farmers are reminded to use best practice when applying herbicides. The Longford Central public water supply is one of 6 priority supplies in the country where exceedances for pesticides have been persistently detected in the drinking […]
8 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
Why less is more when it comes to grass management
Why less is more when it comes to grass management 0 Type Factsheet Target is to complete 6 rotations between early to mid-April and mid-August. This can be achieved by sticking to a 20 day rotation. the best way to manage grass is to walk the farm weekly and enter the figures on […]
5 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
Tillage Update April 23rd
Tillage Update April 23rd Type Media Article Get the latest advice on spring & winter cereals; disease control & plant growth regulator programmes; nitrogen for feed & malting barley. Checkout our Podcast and latest videos This weeks Tillage edge podcast is on aphid control in spring cereals. Our latest videos are on […]
23 April 2020
Springtime in your forest
Springtime in your forest Type Media Article FORESTRY: Spring is a good time to assess your forest’s condition and plan for the future! Good management will help your trees to realise their full economic and environmental potential. Liam Kelly & Noel Kennedy, Forestry Development Officers. Your health and that of your family […]
17 April 2020
Fertiliser application: Headland Spreading
Fertiliser application: Headland Spreading Type Press Release Headlands make up a large proportion of a field. Headlands often display the greatest variation in fertiliser application.Dermot Forristal outlines why is it important to spread fertiliser evenly on headlands? Spreading fertiliser evenly on field headlands is hugely important, yet we may not be doing […]
16 April 2020