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Stephen Robb on 24 Jan 2020
Dairygold announces spring bean price for 2020
The co-op has announced a 2020 contract price for beans at its annual spring conference which took place in Co Cork.
Stephen Robb on 22 Jan 2020
Grain markets: sentiment drives strengthening wheat markets
International wheat markets continue to strengthen on the back of weather concerns and lack of sellers in the market.
Stephen Robb on 22 Jan 2020
IFA potato market: domestic potato sales remain steady
IFA potato market report Tuesday 21/01/2020.
Stephen Robb on 22 Jan 2020
Tillage Management: Gearing up for a busy spring
Despite a dry number days in all areas, there has been little opportunity for ground work this week. This spring is likely to be busy given the increase in spring crop area.
Stephen Robb on 22 Jan 2020
Winter cereal variety options for spring drilling
Winter cereal sowing is still an option this January and February. Stephen Robb looks at the options.
Stephen Robb on 23 Jan 2020
Making a success of hemp
Hemp was once widely gown across the country and now efforts are being made to bring the crop back as an option for Irish farmers, writes Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 23 Jan 2020
Long read: a look back on the story of neonicotinoids in Europe
As another neonicotinoid active loses registration in the EU this week, we look back at the developments of this controversial group of pesticides over the past decade.
Stephen Robb on 15 Jan 2020
Grain markets: wheat futures gaining ground
There have been a few developments in international markets this week, as well as one of the first native grain forward price offers for 2020.
Stephen Robb on 15 Jan 2020
IFA potato report: January potato consumption bucking the trend
IFA potato market report Tuesday 14 January 2020
Stephen Robb on 15 Jan 2020
Tillage management: dealing with 2019’s damaged soils
With some settled weather on the way, growers are turning their attention to field work once again.
Stephen Robb on 15 Jan 2020
2020 spring barley variety choices narrow
This week, Stephen Robb looks at the spring barley and wheat varieties available for the upcoming planting season
Stephen Robb on 15 Jan 2020
Listen: EU re-approval process for glyphosate kicks off - here’s the timeline
Stephen Robb talks to Bayer’s Mark Buckingham at the 2020 Ulster Arable Conference about the approval process for glyphosate in the EU. Approval for the active currently runs out in 2022.