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From the Tramlines returns for 2026

From the Tramlines is back with 12 farmers from across the country to share the ups and downs of the 2026 growing season. Conor Kehoe will keep you up to date each week.

CROPS 25 February 2026

From the Tramlines returns for 2026

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Why are we not stopping grass weed imports?

Why are we not stopping grass weed imports?

CROPS 18 February 2026

Right rate and timing is the key on crops

Right rate and timing is the key on crops

CROPS 18 February 2026

Examining costs and returns closely is key

Examining costs and returns closely is key

Examining costs and returns closely is key

CROPS 11 February 2026

Blackgrass and its unlikely sources prove costly

Blackgrass and its unlikely sources prove costly

Blackgrass and its unlikely sources prove costly

CROPS 4 February 2026

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Glyphosate resistance is not inevitable: changes you can make

Glyphosate resistance is not inevitable: changes you can make

There are many factors impacting the build up of resistance to glyphosate so a plan is needed to keep on top of good weed control.

CROPS 15 October 2025

Solid oat varieties on 2026 list

Solid oat varieties on 2026 list

Three spring oat varieties have made it onto the recommended list by the Department of Agriculture.

CROPS 15 October 2025

Spring wheat varieties down to two

Spring wheat varieties down to two

There are just two varieties of spring wheat on the 2026 recommended list from the Department of Agriculture.

CROPS 15 October 2025

12 spring barley varieties to choose from on recommended lists

12 spring barley varieties to choose from on recommended lists

Growers have 12 spring barley varieties to choose from. Choosing robust varieties to meet market requirements is essential in a challenging environment.

CROPS 15 October 2025

What are those colourful crops across the country?

What are those colourful crops across the country?

There are colourful crops brightening up the countryside across Ireland, but what are they all about?

CROPS 15 October 2025

From the Tramlines: heavy rain arrives to halt sowing

From the Tramlines: heavy rain arrives to halt sowing

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Offaly, Wexford and Tipperary as the planting of winter cereals wraps up for some farmers.

CROPS 15 October 2025

Winter cereal planting at full tilt

Winter cereal planting at full tilt

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kilkenny, Kildare, and Derry where good weather conditions has allowed farmers to get lots of field work completed.

CROPS 15 October 2025

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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