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Maximise control of problem grass weeds

Know the problem, choose the right residual products and aim for true pre-emergence for maximum efficacy, writes Teagasc researcher Vijaya Bhaskar.

CROPS 9 September 2026

Maximise control of problem grass weeds

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Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

CROPS 2 September 2026

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

Beef Welfare Scheme: faecal testing action explained

ANIMAL HEALTH 26 August 2026

Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

CROPS 25 August 2026

Inside the 3,000ac Canadian farm sowing 38 acres an hour

Inside the 3,000ac Canadian farm sowing 38 acres an hour

Inside the 3,000ac Canadian farm sowing 38 acres an hour

CROPS 19 August 2026

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Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Bovilis Huskvac is an oral vaccine which is given to calves prior to turnout in the form of two doses four weeks apart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 July 2026

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley varieties are reaching high standards and there is plenty of choice for growers.

VARIETIES 7 July 2026

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

The choice of varieties in winter wheat continues to improve and there are some good options available to growers.

VARIETIES 7 July 2026

Spring wheat seed production broadens out

Spring wheat seed production broadens out

Spring wheat seed production is broadening out this year, with three new varieties in seed production.

VARIETIES 7 July 2026

Two main oat varieties, more in production

Two main oat varieties, more in production

There are two main oat varieties in seed production at present, but a number are looking good.

VARIETIES 7 July 2026

LG Armada makes it onto recommended list

LG Armada makes it onto recommended list

LG Armada has made the recommended list, while LG Adapt is a variety to keep an eye on as well.

VARIETIES 7 July 2026

84% of winter barley seed now virus tolerant; wheat in trial

84% of winter barley seed now virus tolerant; wheat in trial

BYDV tolerance is now becoming essential in winter barley production and farmers would like to see the tolerance traits make it to other varieties.

VARIETIES 7 July 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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