Min till
Letters to the Editor on 13 Dec 2017
No need to get nasty over differences
"I find Mr Potterton a jaunty, good-humoured writer and there is no need to get nasty over such difference of approaches to one’s work" – Joe Byrne, Grace Dieu, Ballyboughal, Co Dublin
Gerald Potterton on 13 Dec 2017
Farmer Writes: the lazy min-till farmer
Gerald Potterton gives a well thought-out reponse to a letter in last week's Irish Farmers Journal questioning his beliefs around minimum tillage or min-till to many.
Letters to the Editor on 06 Dec 2017
Letter: min till vs ploughing
" I notice recently that min till seems to be shoved down the necks of farmers" – A Collins, Co Wicklow.
Contributor on 23 Jun 2017
Choosing the best cultivation system for your farm
Dermot Forristal takes a look at what cultivation system to use and why in our crops and cultivation special.
Gerald Potterton on 09 Apr 2014
Farmer writes: Patience required during testing time
Gerald Potterton farms tillage and some beef at Kildalkey, Co. Meath.
Farmers Journal on 24 Apr 2013
On the ground - Charlie Crawford
There is no point sowing fertilizer on damaged swards from last year as they are no longer productive