Blackgrass
Andy Doyle on 12 May 2021
Wildflower seeds contaminated by blackgrass
The push towards increase planting of wildflower mixes could bring a series of new problems unless the process is regulated.
Andy Doyle on 05 May 2021
Prevent blackgrass seed return
The prevention of seed return is important for the long-term control of any weed problem but it is critical for blackgrass.
Andy Doyle on 21 Apr 2021
Listen: the cost(s) of having blackgrass
The cost of allowing blackgrass to develop can be significant writes Andy Doyle
Contributor on 11 Apr 2021
The challenges of herbicide-resistant grass weeds
Grass weeds are a growing problem in tillage fields and herbicide resistance is adding massively to the extent of those challenges, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.
Contributor on 24 Feb 2021
Spring crop planting to control blackgrass
Growing spring crops can be a key integrated pest management tool for controlling blackgrass writes Jimmy Staples, enable conservation project manager with Teagasc.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 24 Feb 2021
Weekly Podcast: pandemic pooches blamed for sheep attacks and TB reactors
This week we hear about the rise in dog attacks on sheep, a report on the rise of blackgrass on tillage farms and worrying TB reactor statistics for the country.
Stephen Robb on 10 Feb 2021
Listen: blackgrass cases more than double
Blackgrass is continuing to spread in Irish tillage fields at an alarming rate
Stephen Robb on 10 Feb 2021
Blackgrass invading Ireland’s tillage fields
This week the Irish Farmers Journal, in association with Teagasc, launches a new series to highlight the rise of blackgrass in Ireland’s tillage fields, writes Stephen Robb.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Feb 2021
Weekly Podcast: Brexit trouble for bull buyers and rewetting bogs
In this week’s podcast, we hear why Brexit spells trouble for UK buyers at pedigree sales and we bring you the latest on Bord na Móna’s proposals to rewet thousands of acres of bogs.
Andy Doyle on 05 Aug 2020
More ergot possible as we see more rye and blackgrass
Ergot is, thankfully, very uncommon in Irish cereals and new hybrid technology should help reduce infection risk in rye, which is a more susceptible crop.
Andy Doyle on 08 Jul 2020
Tillage management: broken weather keeps harvest at arm’s length
Crops have responded differently to the late surge in growth and weeds are popping up. Check what has come through and make sure there is nothing there that you would not want to see next year.
Contributor on 01 Jul 2020
Clean machines properly to stop the spread of grassweeds
Increasing grassweed infestation means that farmers and contractors must do regular thorough machine cleaning to help prevent seed spread. Dermot Forristal of Teagasc provides basic tips for cleaning.
Andy Doyle on 02 Jun 2020
Ignorance is not bliss with grassweeds
While many different practices can help reduce grass weed pressure, a zero tolerance approach is the only real approach to these problems.
Amy Forde on 07 Apr 2020
Increase in price for some seed growers – IFA
IFA national grain chair Mark Browne has welcomed the move by some cereal seed companies to increase the premium paid to seed growers.
Stephen Robb on 04 Mar 2020
It’s time to take grassweed biosecurity seriously
Grassweeds continue to be a challenges for tillage farmers. However, Stephen Robb asks if we take weed biosecurity seriously on tillage farms.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 04 Mar 2020
Weekly Podcast: blackgrass in Ireland and Angus Schools winners
This week we hear how blackgrass has infested Irish crops and winners of the Angus Schools competition.
Stephen Robb on 02 Mar 2020
Listen: over 40 confirmed cases of blackgrass in Irish fields
Stephen Robb talks to Jimmy Staples, project manager of the Teagasc ECT project about the spread of blackgrass around the country.
Stephen Robb on 18 Sep 2019
From the Tramlines: harvest not over yet
This week, Stephen Robb visits growers in Down, Limerick and Westmeath, where the harvest is nearing completion on all farms.
Niall Hurson on 24 Aug 2019
Good week/bad week: winners and losers in Irish farming
We take a look at who's been winning and who's been losing in Irish agriculture this week.
Stephen Robb on 21 Aug 2019
Listen: when it comes to grass weeds, knowing your enemy is key
Understanding the biology of grass weeds is vital when devising a strategy to control them, writes Stephen Robb.