Oats

Oatier could be the next Kerrygold brand

Oatier is an exciting product in a growing market that could help rebuild oat markets here in Ireland. Siobhán Walsh reports.

NEWS 3 June 2026

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Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

NEWS 16 May 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

NEWS 13 May 2026

Winter crops a pleasure to walk this season - agronomist

Winter crops a pleasure to walk this season - agronomist

Winter crops a pleasure to walk this season - agronomist

NEWS 3 May 2026

Winter wheat yield and area drove 2025’s cereal output lift

Winter wheat yield and area drove 2025’s cereal output lift

Winter wheat yield and area drove 2025’s cereal output lift

NEWS 1 May 2026

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Crop diseases: a quick guide

Crop diseases: a quick guide

Take a look through the images and remind yourself of the some of the main crop diseases.

CROPS 11 January 2026

Editorial: tillage farmers making progress after a tough spring

Editorial: tillage farmers making progress after a tough spring

Grain prices have not risen substantially, as fertiliser and fuel prices soar.

VIEWPOINTS 11 January 2026

Ploughs busy as land slowly dries

Ploughs busy as land slowly dries

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Laois and Donegal as farmers plough and begin to sow spring crops.

CROPS 11 January 2026

Examine varieties closely for good management

Examine varieties closely for good management

Varieties play a crucial role in how we manage crops. Make sure that you examine varieties carefully and look out for the weak characteristics in particular.

CROP PROTECTION 11 January 2026

Winter barley and wheat area estimated to be up

Winter barley and wheat area estimated to be up

Winter barley and wheat area is estimated up, while the area of winter oats is estimated to have dropped dramatically.

NEWS 11 January 2026

71% of tillage farmers have less than 30ha

71% of tillage farmers have less than 30ha

The majority of farmers with tillage in Ireland are small farmers. These figures detail the size of farms.

NEWS 11 January 2026

Stick to the varieties on the recommended lists

Stick to the varieties on the recommended lists

The recommended lists are a must use for all tillage farmers in Ireland when deciding on and managing varieties throughout the season.

NEWS 11 January 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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