Harvest
Amy Forde on 05 Aug 2021
Weekly podcast: new schemes in CAP and harvest 2021 update
In this week’s podcast, we hear about new schemes in the next CAP, an update on harvest 2021, a new scheme in the midlands called FarmPeat and Raphoe Mart celebrates 60 years on the go.
Matt Dempsey on 04 Aug 2021
Home Farm: all we need is the weather
We have now been notified that our seed wheat in the field meets the required standard so all we need is the weather.
Gerald Potterton on 04 Aug 2021
Farmer Writes: straw isn't a cheap byproduct of cereal production
Unfortunately, some straw buyers denigrate it as a cheap byproduct of cereal production which, of course, it’s not, writes Gerald Potterton.
Andy Doyle on 04 Aug 2021
Grain Trends: low yields now driving wheat
Lower than expected spring wheat yields in the US have altered sentiment on wheat supply and prices.
Stephen Robb on 28 Jul 2021
Winter barley harvest wraps up as straw starts to move
The winter barley harvest has largely wrapped up in most areas writes Stephen Robb, Andy Doyle and Siobhán Walsh.
Andy Doyle on 28 Jul 2021
Tillage Management: good harvest progress to date
Much of the winter barley has now been harvested with generally good yields and good to excellent grain quality.
Andy Doyle on 28 Jul 2021
Grain Trends: market fights to find a steady pace
International grain markets continue to react to all sorts of weather-related news.
Siobhán Walsh on 28 Jul 2021
Spring barley harvest starts in July
Spring barley has been cut in places as the recent spell of hot weather resulted in quicker ripening of crops.
Ellen Durkin on 25 Jul 2021
Farmer views: how harvest 2021 is progressing around the country
Lower straw yields than expected are being reported in some parts of the country so far this harvest, Ellen Durkin reports.
Niall Hurson on 25 Jul 2021
Watch: saving hay in the Shannon Callows
The Callows farmers have called for one body to be established which will look after the gates along the Shannon, monitoring the river level throughout the year.
Noel Bardon on 23 Jul 2021
Agri jobs: manager needed for large Laois dairy herd
An exciting position has opened for the right person to join a dairy herd on a greenfield site in Co Laois.
Gary Abbott on 22 Jul 2021
Top tips to keep your machinery running cool this harvest
Gary Abbott offers readers some tips and advice on how to help keep machines running cool this harvest and help prevent the risk of unwanted disasters during the current dry spell.
Andy Doyle on 21 Jul 2021
Favourable start to winter barley harvest
Winter barley yields are generally better than last year, but there is considerable variability between regions.
Andy Doyle on 21 Jul 2021
Tillage Management: harvesting ease in hot dry conditions
The recent spell of hot dry weather has kick started winter barley harvest right across the country.
Justin McCarthy on 21 Jul 2021
Editorial: harvest under way while EU-UK collision look inevitable
Hot sunny days are ideal for harvesting but they also present additional risks.
Andy Doyle on 21 Jul 2021
Grain Trends: prices rally again on weather support
Changed weather conditions act to pressure wheat supply and support prices.
Gerald Potterton on 21 Jul 2021
Farmer Writes: 310 years of harvesting in Rathcormick
This year's harvest for Gerald Potterton will be a long drawn-out affair, even with good weather, just like it was in 1710.
Ellen Durkin on 21 Jul 2021
Harvesting in a heatwave: tips for staying safe
Acting chief fire officer of Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service Liam Carroll details how farmers can avoid machinery fires this harvest season.
Niall Hurson on 20 Jul 2021
Brand new harvester and 30ac of winter barley destroyed in blaze
The Claas Lexion 6600 had just 11 hours on the clock when the blaze broke out.
Caitríona Morrissey on 18 Jul 2021
Harvest 2021: share your photos here
The Irish Farmers Journal will publish the best photos online and in this week’s paper.