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Teagasc co-ordinating €5m integrated pest management project in crops
James Hanly
The four-year Horizon Europe project IPMorama was launched at a meeting at Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre in Dublin on Thursday 3 October.
2 October 2024 News
How this private company is paying farmers to reduce emissions
The Irish Farmers Journal visited ADM in the US and learned about an impressive sustainability programme.
2 October 2024 Crops
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Waterford and Down as the beans harvest continues and winter cereals are planted.
‘Budget lacked any tillage vision’ - IGGG
Minister for Finance Jack Chambers announced a €40/acre payment for all tillage and field-grown crops and confirmed that the Straw Incorporation Measure will return to its original state in 2025.
2 October 2024 News
Barley needed for malt expansion as soon as 2025
Tirlán and Dairygold suppliers could be providing malting barley for an expanded plant as soon as next season.
1 October 2024 News
Quinns announces harvest grain prices for 2024
Quinns of Baltinglass has announced its harvest grain prices for the 2024 season, the first to do so for feed grains.
30 September 2024 News
Potatoes 'have to be handled like eggs'
Rain this week will help to reduce bruising in potato crops, but dry weather will be welcome to get potatoes out in the coming weeks.
29 September 2024 News
Grain Trends: oilseed rape moves up
Oilseed rape increased this week, but wheat did not increase significantly and is relatively stable.
25 September 2024 Markets
AD plants unfeasible without subsidy, MLAs told
The AD plant at Clandeboye receives ROCs payments for generating renewable electricity, plus payments are also received for exporting surplus electricity.
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Westmeath and Kilkenny, as the harvest wraps up and winter planting begins.
25 September 2024 Crops
Autumn lime spreading to tee up grassland for spring
Lime can take four to six months to correct soil pH, so an autumn application can set up grassland for growth next spring.
24 September 2024 Management
Considerations for early sowing of winter barley
Take-all and BYDV are some of the risks with early-sown winter barley and they can have a big impact on crop yield.
24 September 2024 News