Maize

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 8 May 2026

Breeding in full swing on Tullamore Farm

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

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

FROM THE TRAMLINES 6 May 2026

Weekend weather: cloudy, with showers and spells of sunshine

Weekend weather: cloudy, with showers and spells of sunshine

NEWS 1 May 2026

Sowing continues into May

Sowing continues into May

Sowing continues into May

NEWS 29 April 2026

Spraying, sowing barley, maize and harvesting rye

Spraying, sowing barley, maize and harvesting rye

Spraying, sowing barley, maize and harvesting rye

FROM THE TRAMLINES 22 April 2026

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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 14 March 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 14 March 2026

Dry weather ramps up fieldwork

Dry weather ramps up fieldwork

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Louth and Offaly, where farmers are back out in the fields as the weather dries up.

CROPS 14 March 2026

Whiskey consultation to open soon

Whiskey consultation to open soon

The whiskey consultation which has been delayed is to open soon and will open for two months before opposition to the consultation can take place.

NEWS 14 March 2026

Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

In this week’s forage focus we look at costs, benefits and crop choices when it comes to forage crops.

FODDER 14 March 2026

Examining the costs of forage crops

Examining the costs of forage crops

Forage crops are expensive to grow, so it is important to know the costs and have a payment plan in place when growing for someone else.

CROPS 14 March 2026

Department brings back covered maize list

Department brings back covered maize list

The Department of Agriculture has brought back the covered maize list to its variety trials, following a four-year gap.

CROPS 14 March 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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