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Stephen Robb on 08 Jul 2020
IFA Potato Report: growers warned of blight conditions
IFA potato market report Tuesday 07 July 2020.
Stephen Robb on 08 Jul 2020
Pioneering Irelands biogas business model
Stephen Robb takes a look at the Irish anaerobic digestion business model and talks to one plant owner who is leading the way
Stephen Robb on 08 Jul 2020
One winter oilseed variety dropped from recommended list
Stephen Robb takes a look at the winter oilseed rape varieties listed on this years’ recommended list.
Stephen Robb on 06 Jul 2020
Drones could provide extra 1.67m ha of EU crop land
By using drones to apply fertiliser and crop protection products, this would eliminate the need for tramlines which would provide an extra 1.67m ha of cropland in Europe
Stephen Robb on 02 Jul 2020
Russia plans to farm four million hectares of unused land
The move is expected to increase grain production by one million tonnes annually
Stephen Robb on 01 Jul 2020
IFA Potato Report: air of optimism this week from potato sector
IFA potato market report Tuesday 30 June2020.
Stephen Robb on 01 Jul 2020
Boortmalt to stick with reduced intake
Ireland’s largest buyer of malting barley, Boortmalt, continues to face serious uncertainty around malt demand as a result of COVID-19
Stephen Robb on 30 Jun 2020
Community solar farm gets go ahead in Mayo
The project is just one of many community-led initiatives in development around the country.
Stephen Robb on 08 Jul 2020
From the Tramlines: Growers assess potential as rain arrives too late for some
This week Stephen Robb talks to growers from Cork, Galway and Louth. While crops are no longer under pressure for moisture, some growers question if rain arrived too late for certain crops
Stephen Robb on 29 Jun 2020
Lowest EU oilseed rape harvest since 2006 expected
Strategie Grains has again lowered this year's EU and UK forecasted oilseed rape harvest.
Stephen Robb on 26 Jun 2020
When should I desiccate my winter oilseed rape?
Desiccation of winter oilseed rape in around the corner, but when do you know when crops are ready for spraying.
Stephen Robb on 26 Jun 2020
Russia proposes grain export quota – what does it mean?
Russia has exported over 28.5m tonnes for this marketing year (Jul-Mar), out of an anticipated 33.5m tonnes.