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Tillage
Sunshine, flowers and smashing crops in the Garden of Ireland
Siobhán Walsh
James O’Loughlin, an agronomist with Quinns of Baltinglass, joins us on this week’s instalment of Accompany the Agronomist.
29 April 2025 News
Make sure you are controlling weeds this spring
Weed control is the topic of the week this week. Make sure you are controlling weeds that have become resistant to some products.
27 April 2025 News
The aphicide debate: to spray or not to spray
The optimum time to spray aphids has probably passed in most fields as crops were sown early. The majority of crops are not at high risk for BYDV.
What tillage farmers need to know about glyphosate resistance
Here's a brief run down on what tillage farmers should know on the development of glyphosate resistance.
23 April 2025 News
What’s the plan for disease control in 2025?
Crop management will vary throughout the season, but having guidelines in place for disease control is important.
2 April 2025 News
Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules
There are plenty of rules to follow when it comes to feeding your crops and applying the correct buffer zones at watercourses.
19 March 2025 Crops
The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize
Here are the Teagasc costs and returns figures for forage crops. They are estimated and can be amended to suit your own farm.
19 March 2025 Fodder
Know your limits on fertiliser
Farmers should look at the fertiliser recommendations and ensure they are applying the right amounts.
12 March 2025 News
Is grass weed control becoming more difficult?
Herbicide resistance is likely to continue to challenge growers, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.
9 April 2025 Crop protection
Managing varieties not crops to target issues
It is important to know the strengths and weaknesses of the varieties that you are growing, writes Siobhán Walsh.
15 April 2025 Crop protection
'Timing your run is important' when it comes to phosphorus
John O’Loughlin spoke about phosphorus uptake and build up at the recent Irish Tillage and Land Use spring workshop.
26 February 2025 Soils
Cutting back on nitrogen on forward crops
This year farmers are being advised to cut back on nitrogen to reduce disease levels on crops. A change from recent years, writes Siobhan Walsh.
26 February 2025 News