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Winter wheat list lacks new varieties
Siobhán Walsh
There is somewhat of a shortage of new varieties on the winter wheat list this year as new varieties wait in the wings.
Winter wheat list lacks new varieties
Winter oats list has the two reliables
20 September 2023 Crops
Winter oats list has the two reliables
The winter oats list is short and sweet with two reliable varieties on the list for the 2024 season.
Wet ground preventing early planting of winter crops
20 September 2023 Crops
Wet ground preventing early planting of winter crops
This week, Conor Kehoe chats to farmers in Carlow, Dublin, and Tipperary, where focus is turning to autumn planting.
Harvesting wraps up in beautiful weather
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Cork, Down and Galway as harvesting winds down for another year.
13 September 2023 Crops
Good weather starts to bring harvest to a close
This week, Conor Kehoe chats to farmers in Derry, Meath, and Kilkenny as the harvest starts to wrap up on some farms.
6 September 2023 Crops
From field to fryer – potato varieties for crisping and chipping
Haggard Stores recently held their annual crisping and chipping potato variety open day, where growers got the opportunity to see new varieties with potential for Ireland, writes Stephen Robb.
30 August 2023 Crops
Barley yields variable while wheat impresses
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Kildare and Westmeath where planting for harvest 2024 has already began.
30 August 2023 Crops
Sunny days return to help harvest progress
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Tipperary, and Carlow as sunny days make a return to ease harvesting pressures.
23 August 2023 Crops
Mixed reports on yields across Tramlines farms
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Down, Galway, and Cork as improved weather conditions allows the harvest to progress.
16 August 2023 Crops
Forage crops an option for livestock and tillage farmers to link up
Where farmers are facing a fodder deficit and difficulties sourcing additional fodder, forage crops may be a viable option.
15 August 2023 Grass & feeding
Drought and rain both reducing grain yields
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kilkenny, Derry, and Meath as soil conditions continue to deteriorate across the country.
9 August 2023 Crops
Poor barley yields in challenging harvest
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Westmeath, Wexford and Kildare, as the focus turns to winter wheat and spring crops.
2 August 2023 Crops