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Silty soils and blackgrass control in England
Conor Kehoe
Conor Kehoe gives a rundown on David Felce's farm after visiting recently with Lemken.
Silty soils and blackgrass control in England
Promising autumn eases the strain of a challenging year
6 November 2024 Crops
Promising autumn eases the strain of a challenging year
This week, the From the Tramlines farmers give their take on a challenging year which has ended on a hopeful note.
Potatoes harvest edges past halfway mark
30 October 2024 Crops
Potatoes harvest edges past halfway mark
The potato harvest is set to be reduced by 15-20% this year as a challenging year takes its toll, write James Hanley and Stephen Robb.
Dry ground conditions for maize harvest
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Waterford, and Dublin as farmers continue to harvest maize and plant cereals in good conditions.
30 October 2024 Crops
Fieldwork stops as early crops emerge
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Down and Kilkenny as some winter cereals begin to emerge and the rain returns.
23 October 2024 Crops
Beet crops three weeks behind
As the 2024 beet harvest is about to commence, Stephen Robb looks at the prospects for the crop.
23 October 2024 Crops
Excellent conditions for winter cereals
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Westmeath and Tipperary as farmers plant winter cereals in good ground conditions.
16 October 2024 Crops
Planting in full flow while beans disappoint
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Meath, and Dublin as winter cereals are planted in good conditions.
9 October 2024 Crops
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Waterford and Down as the beans harvest continues and winter cereals are planted.
2 October 2024 Crops
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Westmeath and Kilkenny, as the harvest wraps up and winter planting begins.
25 September 2024 Crops
Sunshine returns to ease harvest pressure
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Dublin, and Derry as attention turns to beans and autumn drilling.
18 September 2024 Crops
Feeling the effects of late sowing this season
Weeks behind with harvest, it’s been a high-pressure year for Footprint Farmer Gareth Culligan in Co Louth.
18 September 2024 Footprint Farmers