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Stephen Robb on 16 Jul 2019
May frost suspected of causing blank grains in winter barley
A number of cold nights in May were the suspected cause of blank grains in a number of winter barley crops in the northwest and northeast.
Stephen Robb on 15 Jul 2019
Watch: three Claas Lexion 670s making short work of winter barley
Stephen Robb visits Kilkenny From the Tramlines farmer James O’Reilly who began his winter barley harvest in Co Carlow last week.
Stephen Robb on 10 Jul 2019
In pictures: harvest 2019 is a go in Co Cork
While many growers are still weeks away from harvest, it has begun in a few areas.
Stephen Robb on 10 Jul 2019
Austria the first EU country to ban glyphosate
Glyphosate is set to be banned in Austria and the dates have been confirmed for final chlorothalonil sale and use. Stephen Robb and Andy Doyle write
Stephen Robb on 10 Jul 2019
Harvest starts on early crops this week
Winter crops have enjoyed a long grain filling period as the harvest commences. Stephen Robb and Andy Doyle write
Stephen Robb on 05 Jul 2019
Soil health in focus at From the Tramlines farm walk
The first From the Tramlines farm walk took place on Thursday on the farm of Martin Hoste.
Stephen Robb on 09 Jul 2019
In pictures: sun shines at From the Tramlines farm walk
Over 150 growers and members from the agricultural industry attended the first From the Tramlines farm walk which took place last Thursday in Clonee, Co Meath.
Stephen Robb on 08 Jul 2019
Harvest 2019 set to commence this week
While the winter barley harvest is still a number of weeks away for many, earlier crops of winter barley are set to be harvested later this week.
Stephen Robb on 10 Jul 2019
From the Tramlines: harvest 2019 to commence this week
This week Stephen Robb visits growers from Antrim, Kilkenny and Laois. There is a big variation in the pace of ripening of winter barley crops this year, with as much as three weeks between estimated harvest dates depending on location.
Stephen Robb on 03 Jul 2019
From the Tramlines harvest walk takes place today
The first From the Tramlines field walk takes place this morning with the focus of attention on harvest 2019.
Stephen Robb on 03 Jul 2019
IFA potato report: 20% of the early crop harvested
IFA potato market report Tuesday 02/07/19.
Stephen Robb on 03 Jul 2019
Solutions sought to key tillage challenges
Solutions to the main challenges facing the tillage industry sought by growers at last week’s Crops & Spreaders event.