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Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

Irish oilseed rape products could soon be in demand as methane-reducing feed additives, writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 13 September 2026

Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

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Farmers urged to check crops as flea beetle active in oilseed rape

Farmers urged to check crops as flea beetle active in oilseed rape

HUSBANDRY 12 September 2026

Drone company gets approval for drone-applied nutrition

Drone company gets approval for drone-applied nutrition

NEWS 11 September 2026

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

Tillage machinery costs up 47% since 2020

NEWS 10 September 2026

Flahavan’s reveals new €1.8m facility to increase organic oat intake

Flahavan’s reveals new €1.8m facility to increase organic oat intake

Flahavan’s reveals new €1.8m facility to increase organic oat intake

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

Tillage Podcast: markets, a new herbicide and fieldwork

Weeds expert, winter cereal herbicide, survey results and much more in store in this week's podcast.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Maize harvest coming into view

Maize harvest coming into view

This week, Conor Kehoe talks gets the lowdown in Offaly, Louth and Laois as farmers start thinking about cutting maize and winter planting.

CROPS 9 September 2026

Maximise control of problem grass weeds

Maximise control of problem grass weeds

Know the problem, choose the right residual products and aim for true pre-emergence for maximum efficacy, writes Teagasc researcher Vijaya Bhaskar.

CROPS 9 September 2026

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

ANC payments to commence from 16 September

The first payment to hit farmers’ accounts is the ANC on 16 September followed by the 75% advance payment for the BISS / CRISS and then the Eco Scheme.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Green diesel prices rise by more than 50c/l since July

Green diesel prices rise by more than 50c/l since July

Tensions in the Middle East have had a serious impact on the price of fuel, with green diesel prices up by 50c/l including VAT over the three months.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain markets are volatile at present, with many different factors affecting markets, from drought to war.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Winter oilseed rape area climbing significantly

Winter oilseed rape area climbing significantly

The area of winter oilseed rape planted this season looks to be climbing dramatically as farmers take the opportunity to plant after an early harvest.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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