Seeds
Gary Abbott on 14 Apr 2021
Pasture rejuvenation tools: Grass Technology Pro-Drill 2500
Irish manufacturer Grass Technology offers its Pro-Drill 2500 for low disturbance overseeding.
Gary Abbott on 14 Apr 2021
Pasture rejuvenation tools: Vredo
Campey Turf Care in Dublin offers the Dutch-built Vredo range of grassland rejuvenation machinery.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 14 Apr 2021
Made in Ireland: sowing the seeds of success with Erth Engineering
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Erth Engineering managing director David McCoubrey to find out how business is for Ireland’s only current direct drill manufacturer.
Gerry Daly on 17 Mar 2021
In the garden with Gerry Daly: spring sparkler
The Japanese quince, with its bright red flowers, does really sparkle in the spring sunshine, writes Gerry Daly
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Groundcare: garden upcycling 101
The story of Fiona Ferguson's micro flower farm has been followed with love by many across social media over the last few years. Now she lets us in on some of her top garden upcycling tips and tricks.
Stephen Robb on 15 Dec 2020
British Quinoa Company looking for Irish growers
Irish growers are wanted to grow quinoa for the UK-based British Quinoa Company.
Stephen Robb on 06 Dec 2020
Here’s what’s in the random packets of seeds received in the post
Since July, random packets of seeds from countries outside of the EU have been posted to members of the public
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 18 Nov 2020
Vaderstad update Spirit 400C/S
Swedish manufacturer Vaderstad has updated its four-metre Spirit 400C/S which sees it adopt the same key features from the larger models in the range.
Andy Doyle on 28 Oct 2020
Tillage management: still lots of time for planting on good land
There is still plenty time to get winter planting completed, providing ground conditions are suitable.
Amii McKeever on 07 Oct 2020
The origins of modern farming being uncovered in Meath
Evidence of farming, brewing and baking has been uncovered at a 13th century monastic site in Meath. Amii McKeever speaks with archaeologist Geraldine Stout about the farming roots of the site
Mairead Lavery on 26 Aug 2020
The Garden Diaries: seeking inspiration in other gardens
A visit or two to lovely gardens is the perfect antidote to a miserable summer on the home front writes Mairead Lavery.
Stephen Robb on 06 Aug 2020
Department warns public not to plant mystery seeds
There have been reports from a number of other countries where members of the public have received seeds in the post which weren’t ordered.
Andy Doyle on 05 Aug 2020
Healthy seed is an essential input
Seeds can be infected with a range of diseases and fungicidal seed dressings are used to minimise their negative impact on germination and yield.
Andy Doyle on 05 Aug 2020
Seed dressings are an important crop input
While it is not a decision that most farmers need to take, having the proper seed dressing on cereal seed remains a vital part of good crop protection.
Contributor on 01 Jul 2020
Clean machines properly to stop the spread of grassweeds
Increasing grassweed infestation means that farmers and contractors must do regular thorough machine cleaning to help prevent seed spread. Dermot Forristal of Teagasc provides basic tips for cleaning.
Darren Carty on 26 Jun 2020
Schemes update: mowing 70,000ha of GLAS hay meadows
Traditional hay meadows in GLAS can be cut from Wednesday 1 July, while topping can also take place on low-input permanent pasture parcels from this date.
Stephen Robb on 15 Jun 2020
France moves to ban use of Clearfield herbicide-resistant rapeseed varieties
The USDA recently said the French implementation of European Court of Justice ruling could jeopardise its exports of rapeseed to France.
Mairead Lavery on 06 May 2020
The Garden Diaries: nature’s magnificent bounty
A good garden will produce more flowers than you will ever plant or need. So take advantage and welcome these self-seeders into your life says Mairead Lavery.
Andy Doyle on 23 Apr 2020
Crop Protection: IPM and weed control in tillage
We have become increasingly aware of the need to reduce infection pressure from diseases, now we need similar thinking about weeds and herbicides, especially with regard to resistance.
John Sleigh on 22 Apr 2020
Home cooking limiting oil damage for oil seeds
The rise in oil use in the home could help limit the damage of plummeting crude oil prices on the oil seed sector.