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The latest tillage news and developments from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all crops and growing news developments in the tillage farming sector.

Tillage
Tillage podcast: straw turnaround analysis and reaction
Siobhán Walsh
This week's podcast is all about straw as the Minister turns around on his decision to chop the straw scheme.
Tillage podcast: straw turnaround analysis and reaction
 
 
Straw scheme U-turn and new €175/ha baling payment
Tillage
Straw scheme U-turn and new €175/ha baling payment
Minister wants 'quality straw' baled
Tillage
Minister wants 'quality straw' baled
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Tillage
Tensions high as straw row escalates
News
€10m to be recouped from ACRES overpayments
HUSBANDRY
Tillage Management: safety, stubbles and straw
Siobhán Walsh
Tillage Management: safety, stubbles and straw
There looks to be some good weather on the way for the harvest. Farmers who have been unable to cut will be glad to see a dry spell.
Tillage Management: harvest, safety and value of straw
Siobhán Walsh
Tillage Management: harvest, safety and value of straw
Wet weather is delaying the start of the harvest for many. Be prepared for when it does start and make safety a priority.
MARKETS
Grain Trends: EU report forecasts decline in yields
Siobhán Walsh
Grain Trends: EU report forecasts decline in yields
The latest European Commission crop monitoring report came out this week. It forecast a drop in most crop yields.
Grain Trends: no major moves on prices
Siobhán Walsh
Grain Trends: no major moves on prices
Grain and oilseed prices were not looking hectic this week wit a big drop in French wheat and oilseed prices.
CROPS
Potatoes, maize and a lack of sunshine
Conor Kehoe
Potatoes, maize and a lack of sunshine
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Kilkenny, and Meath, where the harvest has not kicked off just yet.
How to prepare for wholecrop harvest
Kelsey Daly
How to prepare for wholecrop harvest
Tullamore Farm prepares to harvest wholecrop at the start of August. Kelsey Daly looks at what stage to cut it at, how to store the crop and the need to test it for dry matter and protein.
SOILS
FARM PROGRAMMES
Tullamore Farm: fodder budget complete as second cut settles in pits
Martin Merrick
Tullamore Farm: fodder budget complete as second cut settles in pits
With the second cut pit now settled, a fodder budget has been done on Tullamore Farm to assess fodder stock for the winter ahead.
Heat-detection collars facilitating 100% AI in Tullamore Farm
Martin Merrick
Heat-detection collars facilitating 100% AI in Tullamore Farm
One of the key differences implemented on the farm this year, was the purchase of heat-detection collars for the suckler herd.
How to prepare for wholecrop harvest
Kelsey Daly
How to prepare for wholecrop harvest
Tullamore Farm prepares to harvest wholecrop at the start of August. Kelsey Daly looks at what stage to cut it at, how to store the crop and the need to test it for dry matter and protein.
Potatoes, maize and a lack of sunshine
Conor Kehoe
Potatoes, maize and a lack of sunshine
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Kilkenny, and Meath, where the harvest has not kicked off just yet.
Timing is paramount when it comes to autumn reseeding SPONSORED
Timing is paramount when it comes to autumn reseeding
Timing is critical when it comes to autumn reseeding. That’s what makes advance planning so essential.
Challenging first six months of year for dairy SPONSORED
Challenging first six months of year for dairy
Margaret Butler, dairy ingredients manager, Bord Bia, examines the outlook for Irish dairy exports.
Farming for Water EIP in the Castleisland catchmentSPONSORED
Farming for Water EIP in the Castleisland catchment
Kerry Agribusiness is the first milk processor to implement the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership project. This ambitious project aims to support farmers to protect water quality.
Bridging skills gaps in agriculture: the role of micro-credentials SPONSORED
Bridging skills gaps in agriculture: the role of micro-credentials
The agriculture and food sectors are rapidly transforming, driven by challenges and technological advancements.
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