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Stephen Robb on 13 Nov 2019
IFA potato report: little progress made in the fields
IFA potato market report Tuesday 12/11/19.
Stephen Robb on 13 Nov 2019
Remainder of potato harvest set to be a struggle
Stephen Robb talks to potato growers around the country about the challenging harvest this year.
Stephen Robb on 14 Nov 2019
Listen: farmers will play a role in Ireland’s evolving energy mix
Stephen Robb talks to Kevin McPartlan, CEO of the Irish Petroleum Industry Association, about the role Irish farmers will play in Ireland’s fuel mix.
Stephen Robb on 11 Nov 2019
Listen: cereal nitrogen testing in the palm of your hands
Stephen Robb talks to head of agronomy for Yara UK and Ireland Mark Tucker about the latest version of its crop nitrogen handheld sensor.
Stephen Robb on 13 Nov 2019
From the Tramlines: some areas fairing out better than others
This week, Stephen Robb visits growers from counties Limerick, Westmeath and Down. Good planting progress has been made in Co Down, which has enjoyed the best of the weather over the past four weeks. Conditions in Westmeath have been less favourable, but good progress has still been made. Conditions in Limerick, however, have been more challenging, limiting planting progress
Stephen Robb on 08 Nov 2019
100% pasture-fed certification growing in interest in Ireland
Animals fed off 100% pasture may soon be eligible for certification under a new UK scheme.
Stephen Robb on 06 Nov 2019
Listen: farming organic dairy, cereals and sugar beet across 3,000ac
Stephen Robb speaks to UK dairy farmer Wil Armitage about managing four dairy farms, three of which are organic.
Stephen Robb on 05 Nov 2019
Listen: reducing farm inputs by 50% with the help of companion cropping
Stephen Robb talks to UK arable farmer Andy Howard about the evolution of his farming system and how he aiming to reduce his farm inputs by up to 50%.
Stephen Robb on 05 Nov 2019
Listen: will the tillage industry miss out on Ireland’s biogas boom?
Stephen Robb talks to Barry Caslin, Teagasc Bioenergy Specialist about Ireland’s current renewable energy targets the role of tillage in the evolving biogas sector.
Stephen Robb on 06 Nov 2019
EU potato harvest up 10% in 2019
Despite the difficult harvest conditions across Europe, it appears as though the harvest from the region’s top potato producing countries is set to increase.
Stephen Robb on 06 Nov 2019
A growing appreciation for Irish grain
Stephen Robb looks at the positive measures adopted by Irish companies using Irish grain but asks if it is enough.
Stephen Robb on 31 Oct 2019
Contribution of renewables in heat and transport sector decreases in 2018
Ireland remains on course to significantly miss its 2020 renewable energy targets.