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Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Carlow and Kildare as the last of the crops are cut and the first of the winter cereals go in between the showers.

CROPS 30 September 2026

Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

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Dublin beans surprise at 2t/ac as Cork grower waits to finish harvest

Dublin beans surprise at 2t/ac as Cork grower waits to finish harvest

CROPS 23 September 2026

Examine risk and reward in crop margins

Examine risk and reward in crop margins

CROPS 23 September 2026

Potatoes nearly ready as cover crops go in

Potatoes nearly ready as cover crops go in

Potatoes nearly ready as cover crops go in

CROPS 16 September 2026

6,000 nuts and bolts, 400,000 gallons…but does building a slurry tower pay off?

6,000 nuts and bolts, 400,000 gallons…but does building a slurry tower pay off?

6,000 nuts and bolts, 400,000 gallons…but does building a slurry tower pay off?

CROPS 16 September 2026

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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 2 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 2 September 2026

Tillage Podcast: seed, lists, hybrid wheat and drones

Tillage Podcast: seed, lists, hybrid wheat and drones

On this week’s show, we talk rising grain markets, recommended lists, seed, hybrid wheat and drones.

CROPS 2 September 2026

Winter oats recommended list is steady

Winter oats recommended list is steady

Winter oats are a consistent crop to grow for farmers, but some feed mills do not have demand for them and markets for gluten-free oats have been reduced.

CROPS 2 September 2026

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Carlow, Kildare and Galway where the harvest continues for some and cover crops are planted.

CROPS 2 September 2026

Winter wheat varieties: Finding the balance between septoria, rust and yield

Winter wheat varieties: Finding the balance between septoria, rust and yield

Winter wheat is a tricky crop to grow, but is made easier by knowing your variety and managing it as best you can.

CROPS 2 September 2026

Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Virus tolerance has become normal in winter barley varieties. Three new varieties on the list have good disease resistance.

CROPS 2 September 2026

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New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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