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Tillage Podcast: rust, rules and plant protection products
Siobhán Walsh
We chat to Gareth Bubb on this week's podcast who talks all things plant protection products and formulations.
6 May 2025 News
New strain of yellow rust likely in Scotland and England
Yellow rust is reported to be a big issue in winter wheat crops in many varieties in Scotland and England at present.
11 April 2025 Crop protection
We can aim for 15t/ha on winter wheat
Yields of 14-15t/ha from winter wheat are not a pipe dream and while farmers might fear growing the crop, it can offer great returns, writes Tom McCabe of UCD.
Home Farm: Area aid form and maps arrive
The cereals, wheat, barley and oats have all got nitrogen and growth regulator and despite the dry weather have visibly responded to the top dressing.
9 April 2025 Viewpoints
Accompany the Agronomist: yellow rust the main issue as spraying gets up to date
Rust in wheat looks to be the main issue in parts, but in general crops are clean according to agronomists across the country.
9 April 2025 News
New fungicide hits the market for wheat
A new fungicide for wheat, rye and triticale has come on to the market this year from Bayer Crop Science.
6 April 2025 News
Tillage Management: nitrogen, winter cereals and break crops
The weather continues to be dry at present and is allowing farmers to get jobs done in good conditions.
2 April 2025 Husbandry
Yellow rust is visible in many crops
Yellow rust is in many crops at present so keep an eye out and get it under control before it spreads.
1 April 2025 News
Tullamore Farm calving shed gets a revamp
New stanchions and some new barriers have made working in the shed on the Tullamore Farm safer and easier.
29 January 2025 Buildings