Tillage News
Pat O'Toole on 18 April 2021
No bait crops being grown for pigeons, say shooters
The Irish Country Sports Association has refuted suggestions that crops are grown as bait to lure birds.
Stephen Robb on 15 April 2021
Laser-armed robotic weeder hits the market
Robots are poised to play a big role in the crop production in the near future.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 14 April 2021
Grassland subsoilers – what’s available on the Irish market?
Grassland subsoilers help open compacted soils and allow oxygen to the access the roots. Peter Thomas Keaveney takes a look at some of the machines available on the Irish market.
Siobhán Walsh on 13 April 2021
Pesticide residue levels safe in EU - EFSA
The EFSA has suggested that the number of samples taken on different commodities be revisited.
Contributor on 12 April 2021
Genome-based breeding delivers solutions for PCN management
New PCN resilient varieties are now available thanks to advancements in potato breeding technologies writes Teagasc’s Denis Griffin and Dan Milbourne and Colm McDonnell of IPM Potato Group Ltd.
Katriona Kinsella on 9 April 2021
In Pictures: Arable April kicks off across the country
Be in with a chance of winning a Sencrop Raincrop connected rain gauge and a year's subscription to their mobile application by sending in your Arable April photos.
Pat O'Toole on 7 April 2021
Farmers with oats first in line if straw scheme is oversubscribed
It seems that planting even a single parcel of oats will lift a farmer to the top of the rankings for inclusion in the straw incorporation scheme
Contributor on 7 April 2021
Know your machinery costs to help manage your contracting business
Michael Moroney from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) looks at the hourly costs of operating a tractor and advises contractors to spend time examining machinery costs.
The Dealer on 7 April 2021
102-year-old potato variety resurrected
It’s victory for O’Shea Farms as it brings a 102-year-old potato variety back to life.
Siobhán Walsh on 7 April 2021
Tillage fields turnaround quickly in good weather
Tillage farmers were glad to see some fine weather this past week and ground dried out quickly in many areas, but some areas were hit with rain progress was slower.
Contributor on 7 April 2021
Huge potential in gene editing for Irish agriculture
Ireland and EU players should use the EU study on New Genomic Techniques to promote the technologies for the advancement of agriculture, environment, and medicines, writes Dr Thomas McLoughlin*.
Stephen Robb on 6 April 2021
USDA planting prospects report catches analysts by surprise
The US Department of Agriculture’s prospective planting report delivered a surprise to maize and soya bean market analysts.
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