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Maize off to a great start as wheat heads out

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Cork, Dublin and Tyrone as farmers got spraying done before the rain returned.

CROPS 3 June 2026

Maize off to a great start as wheat heads out

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Tillage Management: sunshine and good crops

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Tillage Management: rain welcomed, but weeds and disease need to be tackled

Tillage Management: rain welcomed, but weeds and disease need to be tackled

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Accompany the agronomist: super crops in Cork with great potential

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From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

Farmers in Dublin, Tyrone and Cork are extremely busy planting and spraying writes Siobhán Walsh.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 21 March 2026

Tillage management: sowing wrapping up, lots to be done in fields

Tillage management: sowing wrapping up, lots to be done in fields

Sowing is finishing up, but there is lots to be done in fields across the country. Sprayers are busy at this time of the year.

HUSBANDRY 21 March 2026

Tillage: are there new products coming down the line?

Tillage: are there new products coming down the line?

There are new active ingredients coming down the line from research and development companies for different crops.

NEWS 21 March 2026

Sowing continues into May

Sowing continues into May

Cereal crops, potatoes, maize and beet continue to be planted across the country as wetter land has now dried significantly.

NEWS 21 March 2026

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Maize imports increased dramatically in 2025, while wheat and barley imports decreased. Price probably played a role in this.

NEWS 21 March 2026

Ports blocked, but Irish feed available - IFA grain chair

Ports blocked, but Irish feed available - IFA grain chair

There are concerns that the blocking of ports could lead to a shortage of animal feed across the country.

NEWS 21 March 2026

Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

In this week’s forage focus we look at costs, benefits and crop choices when it comes to forage crops.

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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