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Stephen Robb on 31 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: new measures in place at Quinns
The agri-merchant will remain open for essential farming supplies but will operate a ‘call and collect’ service.
Stephen Robb on 30 Mar 2020
Researchers discover novel chemistry effective against septoria
The research was published in the Journal Nature Communications and could offer novel chemistry to help our perpetual fight against fungi.
Stephen Robb on 25 Mar 2020
IFA potato report: UK retail sales soar due to panic buying
IFA potato market report Tuesday 25/03/2020.
Stephen Robb on 25 Mar 2020
Make 2020 the year of the fodder crop
Stephen Robb discusses some of the options farmers have to produce fodder crops this year.
Stephen Robb on 25 Mar 2020
Maize recommended list: One variety added and three dropped
Stephen Robb takes a look at the varieties on the 2020 recommended forage maize list.
Stephen Robb on 25 Mar 2020
Choosing the right beet for you
Stephen Robb looks at some of 2020’s beet varieties and key agronomy points to consider when growing the crop this year.
Stephen Robb on 25 Mar 2020
Securing winter feed with hybrid brassicas
Many farmers have turned to growing hybrid brassica crops as a source of feed over the autumn and winter. Stephen Robb runs through the agronomy of the crop
Stephen Robb on 25 Mar 2020
Is hybrid rye a real contender for Irish farmers?
Stephen Robb takes a look at hybrid rye and asks if the crop is now a real contender for Irish farmers.
Stephen Robb on 24 Mar 2020
Potential for Irish wheat and barley yields to surpass five-year average – EU
The latest MARS bulletin was released this week which showed that, if favourable conditions prevail, Ireland's crop yields this season have the potential to surpass the five-year average.
Stephen Robb on 23 Mar 2020
Potato stocks down 13% on 2019 levels
There were approximately 13,774 tonnes less potatoes in store at the end of January when compared to 2019’s levels.
Stephen Robb on 25 Mar 2020
From the Tramlines: spring work commences, but still too wet for some
In the first instalment of the series, Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Kildare, Donegal and Kilkenny, where spring work has finally commenced
Stephen Robb on 18 Mar 2020
IFA Potato Report: demand from retailers soars while food service collapses
IFA potato market report Tuesday 18/03/2020.