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Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy is once again set to be a big theme among the stands at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

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Farmers urged to check crops as flea beetle active in oilseed rape

Farmers urged to check crops as flea beetle active in oilseed rape

HUSBANDRY 12 September 2026

Maize harvest coming into view

Maize harvest coming into view

CROPS 9 September 2026

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Winter oilseed rape area climbing significantly

Winter oilseed rape area climbing significantly

Winter oilseed rape area climbing significantly

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Tillage Management: sowing, seed and stubbles

Tillage Management: sowing, seed and stubbles

Tillage farmers have been busy planting oilseed rape and cover crops, but some still have crops to harvest and straw to bale.

HUSBANDRY 2 September 2026

Maximise control of problem grass weeds

Maximise control of problem grass weeds

Know the problem, choose the right residual products and aim for true pre-emergence for maximum efficacy, writes Teagasc researcher Vijaya Bhaskar.

CROPS 2 September 2026

Agronomist survey shows sterile brome most challenging tillage weed to control

Agronomist survey shows sterile brome most challenging tillage weed to control

A survey of agronomists has shown sterile brome is one of the most challenging grass weeds to control in tillage fields in Ireland.

NEWS 2 September 2026

New winter cereal herbicide launched

New winter cereal herbicide launched

A new winter cereal herbicide has been launched to the market for the winter sowing season, which claims good control of annual meadow grass.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Tillage Podcast: seed, lists, hybrid wheat and drones

Tillage Podcast: seed, lists, hybrid wheat and drones

On this week’s show, we talk rising grain markets, recommended lists, seed, hybrid wheat and drones.

CROPS 2 September 2026

Winter oats recommended list is steady

Winter oats recommended list is steady

Winter oats are a consistent crop to grow for farmers, but some feed mills do not have demand for them and markets for gluten-free oats have been reduced.

CROPS 2 September 2026

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Carlow, Kildare and Galway where the harvest continues for some and cover crops are planted.

CROPS 2 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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