Tillage crops
Siobhán Walsh on 21 July 2021
Watch: maize plastic ban – what’s the alternative?
Maize plastic in its current form was banned with the plastic straw and cutlery, but compostable alternatives are on the way.
Stephen Robb on 21 July 2021
From the Tramlines: Crops ripening quickly in the sun
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Kerry, Wexford and Down, where crops are coming in quickly thanks to the high temperatures and sunshine.
Stephen Robb on 21 July 2021
Watch: tools to aid spraying decisions for BYDV prevention
New towers have been erected across the country to collect aphids and gather data to help make better informed management decisions.
Stephen Robb on 20 July 2021
Watch: think IPM when it comes to disease control in winter wheat
Siobhan Walsh talks to Teagasc’s Steven Kildea about the importance of integrated pest management practices when protecting your winter wheat crops.
Stephen Robb on 18 July 2021
Watch: does hybrid rye have a future in Ireland?
Stephen Robb talks to Teagasc’s Dr Richie Hackett about the potential of hybrid winter rye in Ireland.
Stephen Robb on 14 July 2021
From the Tramlines: days away from harvest 2021
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Tipperary, Donegal and Kildare where harvest 2021 is only a matter of days away.
Stephen Robb on 14 July 2021
Milling oats in focus in Co Down
Whites Oats recently held their annual oat growers day at afbi Crossnacreevy to showcase some of their ongoing trial work as well as some of the issues facing NI cereal growers.
Stephen Robb on 14 July 2021
Watch: combine cleaning essentials to prevent grassweed spread
Siobhan Walsh talks to Teagasc’s Dermot Forristal and Brendan Burke about the importance of machine hygiene and the key cleaning points in a combine harvester.
Stephen Robb on 13 July 2021
Watch: do pea and bean combi-crops have a future?
Trial work is currently ongoing at Teagasc Oak Park to determine if a pea and bean combi-crop mix is a viable option.
Andy Doyle on 12 July 2021
Squaring the circle with irrigation
Cotton production needs a warm climate and a lot of water so irrigation is commonly used to help grow the crop.
Stephen Robb on 7 July 2021
From the Tramlines: plash of rain welcome for some crops
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Louth, Laois and Galway. Last week’s rain proved to be a welcome sight for most crops after a dry June
Stephen Robb on 1 July 2021
Listen: what to expect at the Teagasc Oak Park open day
Stephen Robb and Siobhán Walsh discuss the key highlights of this year’s Teagasc crops open day in Oak Park, Carlow.
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