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Tillage
What tillage farmers need to know about glyphosate resistance
Siobhán Walsh
Here's a brief run down on what tillage farmers should know on the development of glyphosate resistance.
17 April 2025 News
Tillage Podcast: walking crops in Tipp and talking resistant weeds
On this week’s show we’re out walking crops with an agronomist in Tipperary and learn about herbicide resistance.
16 April 2025 Viewpoints
GAEC 2 and BISS causing angst and confusion
Many farmers and planners seem totally unaware of what peatland plots are included or not.
Glyphosate resistance a concern for all weed control - IFA
The tests were completed based on both glasshouse assessments and a molecular analysis of the confirmed Italian ryegrass population.
16 April 2025 News
Glyphosate resistance – your questions answered
In this article, Vijaya Bhaskar answers some questions on glyphosate resistance, what it means and how it develops.
15 April 2025 News
Italian ryegrass in Ireland found to be glyphosate-resistant
A population of Italian ryegrass which is resistant to glyphosate has been found in Ireland, Teagasc has said.
15 April 2025 News
Using the correct glyphosate rates
Research from Teagasc shows not all glyphosate is performing the same. Therefore, rates need particular attention.
9 April 2025 Crop protection
Five golden rules for reseeding
Aidan Brennan outlines five golden rules to follow when reseeding fields, to ensure best success of the new sward.
29 March 2025 Reseeding
Tillage management: fertiliser, weeds and payments
There are many jobs to be done on tillage farms and if rain stays away it might allow some of this work to get underway.
19 February 2025 Husbandry
Italian ryegrass in UK resistant to glyphosate
A population of Italian ryegrass has been found to be resistant to glyphosate by researchers in the UK.
13 January 2025 News
Tillage management: payments, hedgerows and a break
There are jobs to be done on farms and crops need to be kept an eye on, but it is important to take a break.
18 December 2024 Husbandry
Irish family biggest seller of winter rape seed in the US
The Caldbecks moved from Ireland 20 years ago and now sell oilseed rape seed to 46 of the 52 US states.
18 December 2024 News