Grass weeds

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 8 September 2026

Agronomist survey shows sterile brome most challenging tillage weed to control

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New winter cereal herbicide launched

New winter cereal herbicide launched

NEWS 6 September 2026

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

Test your weeds for herbicide resistance for free

Test your weeds for herbicide resistance for free

Test your weeds for herbicide resistance for free

NEWS 16 August 2026

Tillage management: harvest continues, planning underway for next season

Tillage management: harvest continues, planning underway for next season

Tillage management: harvest continues, planning underway for next season

HUSBANDRY 29 July 2026

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Identification guide: look out for grass weeds this harvest

Identification guide: look out for grass weeds this harvest

Identifying, controlling and mapping grass weeds is a very important job on tillage farms. Carry a notebook on the combine.

CROPS 1 July 2026

Tillage Management: harvest, catch crops and beet

Tillage Management: harvest, catch crops and beet

On this week’s management notes we look at beet and beans, as well as catch crop planting deadlines.

HUSBANDRY 1 July 2026

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety has to be first and foremost in people’s minds at harvest time. It’s busy, but being organised can be a big benefit.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Safety must be first priority at harvest time

Safety must be first priority at harvest time

Safety has to be first and foremost in people’s minds at harvest time. It’s busy, but being organised can be a big benefit.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Tillage Management: harvest, machine cleaning and caterpillars

Tillage Management: harvest, machine cleaning and caterpillars

Many tillage farmers are busy harvesting crops in the fine weather. Other important jobs like cleaning machines need to be done.

HUSBANDRY 1 July 2026

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

The stubble cultivation rules after harvest no longer need to be implemented under the nitrates directive.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Tillage management: weather, winter barley and harvest preparations

Tillage management: weather, winter barley and harvest preparations

Harvest is upon tillage farmers and there is plenty to be done, from trailer numbers to servicing machinery.

HUSBANDRY 1 July 2026

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