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Stephen Robb on 18 May 2022
IFA potato report: early potato harvest kicks off
IFA potato market report 18.05.22.
Stephen Robb on 18 May 2022
53 farms secure €21m in renewable heat scheme
Switching to renewable fuel sources for heat is fast becoming an attractive option for many farms and significant funding is available to help farmers make the switch.
Stephen Robb on 18 May 2022
Flahavan’s – self-sufficient, sustainable and to be celebrated
Siobhan Walsh and Stephen Robb recently visited Flahavan’s Mill, where they learned of the sustainability measures implemented by the company over the years.
Stephen Robb on 13 May 2022
UK students develop AD plant from shipping containers
The project was one of three low-carbon initiatives jointly funded by a £500,000 grant from the Welsh Government.
Stephen Robb on 19 May 2022
Tillage podcast: rethinking N rates, Flahavan’s, net blotch and solar farms
This week, Stephen, Andy and Siobhan run through key agronomy tips for the week, discuss net blotch and ask if it’s time to rethink nitrogen rates on winter wheat.
Stephen Robb on 17 May 2022
Irish Farmers Journal solar PV report: read it here
Last month, the Irish Farmers Journal published the results of a specially commissioned solar PV report into the feasibility of solar on Irish farms. Read the full report here.
Stephen Robb on 18 May 2022
From the Tramlines: gates closed on many winter crops
This week, Stephen Robb talks to farmers from Wicklow, Tipperary and Clare where the gates have now been closed on many winter crops.
Stephen Robb on 17 May 2022
Grain prices looking good for 2022 and 2023
The latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report suggests that grain prices will continue to be supported in 2022 and 2023 due to tight supply
Stephen Robb on 11 May 2022
IFA Potato Report: maincrop planting nearing completion
Planting of 2022 maincrop is now nearing completion in many areas, with many growers reported to have planted less due to input costs.
Stephen Robb on 09 May 2022
Deadline day for renewable developers to secure 15-year State-backed support
The second RESS auction is expected to deliver up to 3,500GWh in renewable electricity generation by the end of 2024
Stephen Robb on 19 May 2022
Tillage Podcast: in the fields, blight warnings and mixed crop scheme
This week Stephen Robb and Andy Doyle take a look at how crops are doing in the south, key crop management tips, the new mixed-crop scheme, blight warnings and grain markets.
Stephen Robb on 11 May 2022
2022 Arable April photo competition winners
This year’s winners of the Arable April photo competition have been announced.