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AFBI and DLF Seeds to enter new partnership

The early stages of the grass breeding programme at AFBI Loughgall is supported by core funding from DAERA.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

AFBI and DLF Seeds to enter new partnership

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Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

Editorial: harvest off to a great start

Editorial: harvest off to a great start

Editorial: harvest off to a great start

VIEWPOINTS 8 July 2026

LG Armada makes it onto recommended list

LG Armada makes it onto recommended list

LG Armada makes it onto recommended list

VARIETIES 8 July 2026

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Changes at Department’s crop variety evaluation section

Changes at Department’s crop variety evaluation section

Some cuts have been made at the Department of Agriculture’s crop variety and evaluation section.

NEWS 11 January 2026

Bandbridge steals the show for 2026

Bandbridge steals the show for 2026

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the latest developments in the Pasture Profit Index and examines the new varieties on the list for 2026.

RESEEDING 11 January 2026

Tillage Management: wet weather, varieties and calculating carbon

Tillage Management: wet weather, varieties and calculating carbon

The weather has left land wet this week and so fieldwork will not be carried out for another while.

NEWS 11 January 2026

Tillage Podcast: glyphosate, shocking imports and all from Croptec Show

Tillage Podcast: glyphosate, shocking imports and all from Croptec Show

This week’s show features an interview with UK researcher John Cussans, who cannot believe that straw is being imported into Ireland from Lincolnshire.

NEWS 11 January 2026

Tillage Management: crop rules, slurry and varieties

Tillage Management: crop rules, slurry and varieties

This week we outline some rules and advice on crop diversification and slurry spreading from dates to lime application.

HUSBANDRY 11 January 2026

Three spring bean varieties on tight list

Three spring bean varieties on tight list

Ripening time is something to look out for with spring beans, as harvest is often delayed into October and November.

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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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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