Maize

Gene-editing a 'dream-technology'

Gene-editing was top of the agenda at the World Seed Congress held in Lisbon this week. Siobhán Walsh reports from Lisbon.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Gene-editing a 'dream-technology'

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My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

NEWS 20 May 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

NEWS 13 May 2026

New generation Aerosem M one-pass from Pöttinger

New generation Aerosem M one-pass from Pöttinger

New generation Aerosem M one-pass from Pöttinger

NEWS 13 May 2026

Success with Samco in the Premier County

Success with Samco in the Premier County

Success with Samco in the Premier County

FARM MACHINERY 13 May 2026

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Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

Cathal Gormley caught up with Shaun Diver on Tullamore Farm to see how the improvement in weather has boosted grass growth and with breeding season now in full swing.

BREEDING & HEALTH 15 April 2026

From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

Farmers in Dublin, Tyrone and Cork are extremely busy planting and spraying writes Siobhán Walsh.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 15 April 2026

Weekend weather: cloudy, with showers and spells of sunshine

Weekend weather: cloudy, with showers and spells of sunshine

Scattered showers and sunny spells have been forecast by Met Éireann for much of the bank holiday weekend.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Sowing continues into May

Sowing continues into May

Cereal crops, potatoes, maize and beet continue to be planted across the country as wetter land has now dried significantly.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Spraying, sowing barley, maize and harvesting rye

Spraying, sowing barley, maize and harvesting rye

It’s all go for the farmers on the From the Tramlines page this week as they get crops planted, harvested and sprayed.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 15 April 2026

Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

Good weather has arrived and is badly needed on tillage farms to allow land to dry out and to get spring crops planted.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Maize imports increased dramatically in 2025, while wheat and barley imports decreased. Price probably played a role in this.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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