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Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

The commercialisation fund is being sought at the moment and it is hoped that the product will be available to farmers in two years’ time.

CROPS 25 August 2026

Blight field test to cost around €35 per kit

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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

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

VARIETIES 11 July 2026

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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 17 June 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 17 June 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 17 June 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 17 June 2026

Suspect weed resistance? Harvest 2026 is the last chance for free testing

Suspect weed resistance? Harvest 2026 is the last chance for free testing

Harvest 2026 is the last chance to access widespread free weed resistance testing. Acting now could provide information on which herbicides are effective on your farm, writes Teagasc's Vijaya Bhaskar.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Grass weeds worse this season, but no longer being ignored

Grass weeds worse this season, but no longer being ignored

Grass weeds are worse this season in many places, as farmers did not get out on crops after sowing with a herbicide and this needs to change.

CROPS 17 June 2026

Last chance to resistance test problem tillage weeds for free

Last chance to resistance test problem tillage weeds for free

Harvest 2026 is the last chance to avail of free, herbicide resistance testing at Teagasc Oak Park under the Department funded EVOLVE project.

NEWS 17 June 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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