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Tillage
Watch: a day in a processing plant during harvest
Sarah McIntosh
With yields back for malting barley, John Dalton from Dalton’s Chancellors Mills takes us through its purpose-built grain processing plant in Athy.
5 August 2026 Farm machinery
Catch crops: when to sow, what to plant and how to get them established
After the dry spell, the harvest is under control in many parts of the country. With farmers turning their attention to sowing catch crops, Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the establishment methods.
2 August 2026 Crops
The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income
Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.
The impact of moisture content on grain weight and income
Moisture content impacts on grain weight and bonuses and deductions. In this article we look at some of the calculations.
5 August 2026 Crops
More new spring barley varieties on the way
Spring barley varieties are in good shape and there are some promising varieties in the pipeline, with increased seed availability for some key varieties this year.
8 July 2026 Varieties
Sunshine pushes crops through the stages
Rain forecast this week will be welcomed by crops which have been growing very fast in recent heat.
31 May 2026 Husbandry
What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?
You have space for a number of nozzles on your sprayer. Machinery specialist Dermot Forristal has advice on how to choose those nozzles.
20 May 2026 Crops
Timely management of Waterford crops reduces stress
From timing of fungicides to aphicides it was all up for discussion in Waterford last week, writes Siobhán Walsh.
6 May 2026 Crops
Are you feeding your crops and maximising yields?
Crop nutrition is so important. It could be what is holding your crop yields back and it can be improved in many different ways.
29 April 2026 Crops
Targeting fungicides to leaves in winter wheat
Targeting fungicides to the correct leaves is a key part of disease prevention and control programmes.
21 April 2026 Crops
Crop diseases: a quick guide
Take a look through the images and remind yourself of the some of the main crop diseases.
12 April 2026 Crops
12 spring barley varieties to choose from on recommended lists
Growers have 12 spring barley varieties to choose from. Choosing robust varieties to meet market requirements is essential in a challenging environment.
9 January 2026 Crops