Tillage News
Stephen Robb on 23 January 2022
Analysis: Black Sea tensions could put pressure on wheat supply
Political tensions in the Black Sea region between Russia and Ukraine could affect wheat supply this season if the conflict escalates.
Siobhán Walsh on 21 January 2022
Almost 3,000t of organic grain and protein required as new feed mill to be built
Irish Organic Feeds is looking for farmers to supply Irish organic cereal grain, as well as beans to fulfil demand.
Stephen Robb on 20 January 2022
Tillage podcast: beans, manure, reducing N rates and canopy management
The Irish Farmers Journal tillage team discusses spring bean planting, valuing organic fertiliser, adjusting nitrogen rates, canopy management, grain markets and the National Ploughing Championships.
Stephen Robb on 19 January 2022
Nitrogen rate cuts recommended for 2022
A nitrogen rate reduction of around 16% will be on the cards for many growers this year as chemical fertiliser rates continue to remain at record levels.
Pat O'Toole on 19 January 2022
Glanbia caps gluten-free oats tonnage
New customers and products mean renewed optimism in Glanbia for gluten-free oats for the coming year.
Stephen Robb on 18 January 2022
UK grants emergency authorisation for sugar beet neonicotinoid
The UK government has approved the emergency authorisation of the neonicotinoid thiamethoxam to protect sugar beet crops against beet yellows virus, which is spread by aphids.
Siobhán Walsh on 14 January 2022
Tillage conference: spreader set up is crucial when spreading urea
The Teagasc National Tillage Conference advised farmers to set up their spreader correctly if spreading urea this season.
Stephen Robb on 13 January 2022
Tillage conference: how much should you reduce nitrogen rates by?
Efficient use of nitrogen this season was a key topic in the first session of the Teagasc National Tillage Conference
Siobhán Walsh on 13 January 2022
Tillage conference: tailoring nitrogen to canopy can save costs
There was some good advice for farmers with oilseed rape at the Teagasc National Tillage Conference.
Stephen Robb on 13 January 2022
Tillage podcast: January aphids, farm nutrients, varieties and wool fertiliser
This week, the tillage team discusses changes to proposed Department of Agriculture requirement to cultivate over-winter stubble, farm nutrient planning, recommended lists and grain markets.
Siobhán Walsh on 13 January 2022
Tillage conference: phosphorus, pH and the value of organic manures
The first session of the Teagasc National Tillage Conference focused on nutrients and fertiliser.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 January 2022
Fertiliser focus to Teagasc tillage webinars
Teagasc will run a series of tillage events in January and February covering topics such as fertiliser use, BYDV and cereal disease control.
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