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Crop.Zone’s electric crop control tech makes Irish debut

The Crop.Zone machine, which uses electricity to kill off potato tops and a range of other plants, will make its Irish debut at the Crops and Technology event writes Stephen Robb.

CROPS AND SPRAYING 18 June 2025

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Head sprays on wheat in broken weather

Head sprays on wheat in broken weather

CROPS 18 June 2025

10 years of partnership brings biggest Crops Day yet

10 years of partnership brings biggest Crops Day yet

CROPS AND SPRAYING 18 June 2025

Potato demo: haulm desiccation techniques put to the test

Potato demo: haulm desiccation techniques put to the test

Potato demo: haulm desiccation techniques put to the test

CROPS AND SPRAYING 18 June 2025

Understanding BYDV: emerging challenges and evolving strategies in Irish cereals

Understanding BYDV: emerging challenges and evolving strategies in Irish cereals

Understanding BYDV: emerging challenges and evolving strategies in Irish cereals

CROPS AND SPRAYING 18 June 2025

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The battle of the complicated buffer rules

The battle of the complicated buffer rules

Buffer zones and arable margins create a lot of confusion for farmers. The rules around them and types of watercourses are difficult to understand.

AGRI-SCHEMES 21 May 2025

Potatoes and fodder beet thriving

Potatoes and fodder beet thriving

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Waterford, Cork, and Donegal where crops look to have very good potential.

CROPS 21 May 2025

Early harvest expected for most crops

Early harvest expected for most crops

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Offaly, Wexford and Tipperary where sprayers are making their final passes through winter wheat and spring crops.

CROPS 21 May 2025

Glyphosate resistance: another wake-up call

Glyphosate resistance: another wake-up call

We must become more vigilant for herbicide resistance issues and be proactive in addressing them, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROPS 21 May 2025

Using rotation and establishment system to tackle blackgrass

Using rotation and establishment system to tackle blackgrass

Blackgrass is a growing problem on Irish farms and is visible in fields at present. Conor Kehoe visited a trial site in the UK studying methods of blackgrass control.

CROPS 21 May 2025

From the Tramlines: rain, fungicides and pests

From the Tramlines: rain, fungicides and pests

This week, Siobhán Walsh and Conor Kehoe talk to farmers in Kildare, Tyrone and Kilkenny.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 21 May 2025

T2 spray timing on wheat and oats

T2 spray timing on wheat and oats

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Laois, Meath and Waterford, where forecasted rainfall would be welcomed to quench drought fears.

CROPS 21 May 2025

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EverPower and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op announced a strategic solar energy partnership to ‘Power the Future of Farming’. The new alliance will roll out renewable energy across farms and agribusinesses.

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