Tillage
Stephen Robb on 24 Oct 2021
Calls for fast-tracked planning process for positive energy projects
MEP Sean Kelly has called for fast-tracked planning procedures for positive energy projects.
Caitríona Morrissey on 24 Oct 2021
Kildare min-till farmers scoop Farming for Nature award
Michael and Norman Dunne are among the Irish Farmers Journal’s group of From the Tramlines farmers, which you can read about weekly.
Siobhán Walsh on 23 Oct 2021
Wexford man is Waterford Whisky Grower of the Year
Robert Milne is this year's Waterford Whisky Grower of the Year. The winner was announced at a ceremony at the distillery on Thursday night.
Stephen Robb on 21 Oct 2021
Tillage podcast #12: seed rates, slugs, climate targets and record grain prices
This week Stephen Robb is joined by Andy Doyle and Siobhan Walsh to discuss seeding rates, slugs, Jason Clay, climate targets, biogas, vertical farms and record grain prices.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 20 Oct 2021
Kuhn introduces lighter compact option to Venta drill
Kuhn has introduced a new 3m Venta 320. This new lighter and more compact 100 series machine is designed for tractors in the 120hp to 150hp range.
Gary Abbott on 20 Oct 2021
Amazone cultivation and crop care equipment updates
Last week, Amazone held its pre-Agritechnica press launch. Among updates to existing ranges a number of new machines were unveiled. Gary Abbott outlines some of the standout announcements.
Andy Doyle on 20 Oct 2021
Target early herbicide for general weed control
Weed control has been pushed towards pre-emerge treatment to tackle grass weeds. There are many pre-emerge options for wheat but fewer for the other cereals, write Andy Doyle and Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 20 Oct 2021
From the Tramlines: mild weather causes aphid concerns
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Kildare, Cork and Laois about the progress of their autumn sowing campaigns and their concerns for aphid pressure this season.
Andy Doyle on 20 Oct 2021
Tillage Management: conditions remain good for autumn planting
Ground conditions may remain good enough to get more winter planting done across much of the country.
Declan O'Brien on 20 Oct 2021
ICSA and IGG demand balance on farm boards
Dairy dominance of Teagasc, Bord Bia and ICBF has been questioned by both the ICSA and IGG.
Stephen Robb on 20 Oct 2021
IFA potato report: concerns mount about rising input costs
Concerns are mounting among potato growers over the increase in input costs for the sector – IFA
Andy Doyle on 20 Oct 2021
Grain Trends: wheat price rise continues as caution urged
Wheat prices continue to strengthen as markets look towards weather and the next South American maize harvest once again.
Darren Carty on 20 Oct 2021
Boost for straw and Protein Aid schemes
There is now €7m funding available with this geared towards expanding the range of eligible crops and ultimately increasing the volume of protein feeds Ireland produces.
Andy Doyle on 20 Oct 2021
Grain prices increasing as freight cost doubles
Tight global supply and higher freight cost are among the factors that are driving grain markets to close on record highs.
Siobhán Walsh on 20 Oct 2021
Moving from mushrooms to leafy greens with a vertical farm
As consumers become focused on local ingredients hydroponics could play an important role in reducing our dependency on imports.
Stephen Robb on 20 Oct 2021
Agricultural AD industry can be developed sustainably, report finds
The report, commissioned by Gas Networks Ireland, addresses the environmental sustainability concerns of developing a large-scale agricultural network of AD plants in Ireland writes Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 20 Oct 2021
Listen: autumn sowing now complete in Co Down
Stephen Robb talks to Co Down From the Tramlines farmer Iain McMordie about winter crop progress, varieties, herbicides and input costs.
Andy Doyle on 18 Oct 2021
Driving towards sustainability in south Western Australia
Sheep are an important part of the cropping business operated by Reece Curwen to help keep life in the land.
Stephen Robb on 17 Oct 2021
Listen: great tillage year finishes with smooth sowing campaign
Stephen Robb talks to former From the Tramlines farmer David Matthews about herbicides, aphid pressure and crop progress.
Siobhán Walsh on 15 Oct 2021
New variety blending tool launched
Mixing varieties are growing in popularity and can help to reduce disease incidence and pesticide usage.