Spraying

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 21 June 2026

Grass weeds worse this season, but no longer being ignored

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Horsch acquires stake in German spot spraying firm

Horsch acquires stake in German spot spraying firm

NEWS 18 June 2026

Cereals 2026: Working debut for John Deere 550R sprayer

Cereals 2026: Working debut for John Deere 550R sprayer

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

Farmer Writes: shower dodging to spray the ear wash on wheat

Farmer Writes: shower dodging to spray the ear wash on wheat

Farmer Writes: shower dodging to spray the ear wash on wheat

FARMER WRITES 17 June 2026

Beef Management: correcting paddocks, weed control and farm safety

Beef Management: correcting paddocks, weed control and farm safety

Beef Management: correcting paddocks, weed control and farm safety

MANAGEMENT 10 June 2026

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Farmer Writes: hopefully it's not another one of those years

Farmer Writes: hopefully it's not another one of those years

In dry weather, it wouldn't be a huge issue, but with every wet day that comes, it's getting trickier. Cattle are becoming unsettled as well.

FARMER WRITES 6 May 2026

Tillage Management: rain welcomed, but weeds and disease need to be tackled

Tillage Management: rain welcomed, but weeds and disease need to be tackled

Rain showers have been welcomed on some farms, but they will now result in weeds emerging and the possibility of disease in crops.

HUSBANDRY 6 May 2026

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

You have space for a number of nozzles on your sprayer. Machinery specialist Dermot Forristal has advice on how to choose those nozzles.

CROPS 6 May 2026

Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

Met Éireann has forecast mixed weather for the weekend, with scattered showers, some sunny and dry spells and cool temperatures.

NEWS 6 May 2026

From the Tramlines: Crops in, weeds and disease to be kept at bay

From the Tramlines: Crops in, weeds and disease to be kept at bay

Farmers have their crops in and have plenty of management to do in the fields, Siobhán Walsh writes.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 6 May 2026

Sheep management: SWS deadline, weed control and marketing remaining hoggets

Sheep management: SWS deadline, weed control and marketing remaining hoggets

Farmers wishing to apply for the 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme need to act fast before the deadline of 11.59pm on Friday 15 May 2026

MANAGEMENT 6 May 2026

From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

Farmers in Dublin, Tyrone and Cork are extremely busy planting and spraying writes Siobhán Walsh.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 6 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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