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Tillage Podcast: getting the most from catch and fodder crops

On this week’s show, we chat to catch crops expert Dave Barry, who has all the details you need for planting in the coming weeks.

NEWS 6 August 2026

Tillage Podcast: getting the most from catch and fodder crops

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Harvest continues, specifications a challenge on malt

Harvest continues, specifications a challenge on malt

NEWS 5 August 2026

Tillage Podcast: on the combine in Tipperary as grain prices fall

Tillage Podcast: on the combine in Tipperary as grain prices fall

NEWS 30 July 2026

Early harvest continues with wheat, rye and spring barley

Early harvest continues with wheat, rye and spring barley

Early harvest continues with wheat, rye and spring barley

NEWS 29 July 2026

Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

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IFA encourages farmers to use Irish grain to stretch fodder during drought

IFA encourages farmers to use Irish grain to stretch fodder during drought

The IFA has put Irish feed options in front of its council to encourage the use of Irish ingredients in current dry conditions where grass is short.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Tillage Podcast: win €250 fuel voucher in 250th episode

Tillage Podcast: win €250 fuel voucher in 250th episode

This week’s show is a special episode to celebrate 250 episodes of the Irish Farmers Journal’s Tillage Podcast.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

With agricultural tyre prices soaring by 12% in the first seven months of 2026, Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott speak with Irish tyre distributors to find out why prices are rising.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Buy Irish produce, and buy often

Buy Irish produce, and buy often

The Dealer wants people to buy Irish when it comes to all products, but potato and vegetable farmers are often struggling and don’t get the same publicity as others.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Extremely early spring barley harvest in dry weather

Extremely early spring barley harvest in dry weather

Winter wheat and winter oilseed rape are being harvested across the country, while the spring barley harvest has also started.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Tillage incomes to take 20% tumble

Tillage incomes to take 20% tumble

Teagasc's number crunching is pointing to a return to 2024 income levels for tillage farmers.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety has to be first and foremost in people’s minds at harvest time. It’s busy, but being organised can be a big benefit.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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