Crows
Andy Doyle on 23 Jun 2021
Tillage Management: ramularia is beginning to get away in spring barley
Recent warm sunny conditions have accelerated crop growth to begin to show signs of winter barley harvest but ramularia has become serious in some treated spring barley.
Noel Bardon on 11 Jun 2021
Weekend weather: slightly cooler as settled conditions continue
Met Éireann has predicted a mild weekend, with scattered showers and cool breezes in some areas. Temperatures will peak at 20°C to 24°C in the southeast over Sunday.
Andy Doyle on 09 Jun 2021
Tillage Management: many crops moving towards final fungicide timing
Warmer weather has given better growth in recent weeks and allowed crops to get close to the normal growth stages they would be at for this time of year.
Stephen Robb on 19 May 2021
From the Tramlines: gates nearly closed on winter barley
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Donegal, Kildare and Tipperary. Rain is welcomed in Tipperary and Kildare but the wet conditions are making timely crop management a challenge in the northwest.
Andy Doyle on 21 Apr 2021
Tillage Management: current price levels make forward selling worth considering
With planting virtually complete, the focus moves to plant protection, but serious thought should also be given to forward selling with price levels where they are currently.
Pat O'Toole on 24 Feb 2021
Dog walking ban a sign of farmers losing patience
The ban farmers have introduced on dogs and their owners entering farmland is just one example of the pressure points that exist.
Andy Doyle on 18 Nov 2020
Tillage Management : variable rainfall is delaying the end of winter planting
Crop condition is generally satisfactory but keep an eye out for signs of crow, slug and rabbit damage, and take action where necessary.
Andy Doyle on 04 Nov 2020
Tillage management: pest activity increasing as planting is set to continue
Pest activity appears to be increasing so lower establishment must be factored into seed rates from now on.
Andy Doyle on 28 Oct 2020
Tillage management: still lots of time for planting on good land
There is still plenty time to get winter planting completed, providing ground conditions are suitable.
Andy Doyle on 14 Oct 2020
Tillage management: planting continues apace but conditions variable
Lower air and soil temperatures will make planting of all crops now an option from here on.
Andy Doyle on 23 Nov 2016
Cold brings planting season to a natural end
The drop in soil temperature has brought the planting season to an end – but it may also bring additional pest pressure from crows and rabbits looking for a handy meal.
Andy Doyle on 16 Nov 2016
Most winter work is now completed
Ground conditions remain good for the time of year, but further planting should be considered seriously due to the additional establishment problems at this time of year.
Andy Doyle on 13 Nov 2016
Tillage management: pests and aphids
Wet conditions and the drop in temperatures could trigger a rise in activity by a range of pests.
Andy Doyle on 02 Nov 2016
Exceptional ground conditions in October
Good weather and ground conditions have made it easy to get planting and follow-up work done this autumn.
Andy Doyle on 06 Jul 2016
Cold and wet delays the onset of harvest
Weed survival has caused many crops to look less well but most are healthy if weather supports grain fill.
Matt Dempsey on 25 Nov 2015
Home Farm: Solar power and wet grass
Meanwhile the crows are back in the cattle yard with a vengeance. I’ve had a few letters from farmers similarly affected.
Andy Doyle on 18 Nov 2015
Wet brings field work to a halt in most areas
With many areas after two or more inches of rain in the past week, field work has been brought to a temporary halt for the moment at least.
Andy Doyle on 22 Jul 2015
Recent lodging has resulted in pressure from crows
While broken weather continues to delay winter barley harvesting, crows have become a serious problems on spring barley and winter wheat in parts of the country.
Andy Doyle on 01 Jul 2015
Turning winter barley crops turn focus to harvest preparation
The season has quickly wound to a close and now field activity will begin to focus on preparation for harvest.
Andy Doyle on 07 Jan 2015
Check that bean seed is not carrying nematodes before planting
Care is needed when sourcing bean seed for the coming planting season due to its potential to bring a new nematode problem onto clean land.