Tillage

Identification guide: look out for grass weeds this harvest

Identifying, controlling and mapping grass weeds is a very important job on tillage farms. Carry a notebook on the combine.

CROPS 26 July 2026

Identification guide: look out for grass weeds this harvest

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Oilseed rape harvest under way in Dromahane

Oilseed rape harvest under way in Dromahane

CROPS 23 July 2026

Tillage Podcast: win €250 fuel voucher in 250th episode

Tillage Podcast: win €250 fuel voucher in 250th episode

NEWS 23 July 2026

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 23 July 2026

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

Replacing tractor tyres now costs around €500 more than at the start of the year

NEWS 23 July 2026

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Grain Trends: grains and oilseeds rise again this week

Grain Trends: grains and oilseeds rise again this week

Wheat, corn and oilseed prices have all increased in recent weeks on French, US and UK markets.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Tillage Management: harvest, catch crops and beet

Tillage Management: harvest, catch crops and beet

On this week’s management notes we look at beet and beans, as well as catch crop planting deadlines.

HUSBANDRY 22 July 2026

Buy Irish produce, and buy often

Buy Irish produce, and buy often

The Dealer wants people to buy Irish when it comes to all products, but potato and vegetable farmers are often struggling and don’t get the same publicity as others.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Extremely early spring barley harvest in dry weather

Extremely early spring barley harvest in dry weather

Winter wheat and winter oilseed rape are being harvested across the country, while the spring barley harvest has also started.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Editorial: where's the long-term planning?

Editorial: where's the long-term planning?

How can farmers make informed decisions about the future when policy remains so uncertain?

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Cover crops: rules, regs and seed

Cover crops: rules, regs and seed

When some rain moves in tillage farmers will be busy planting cover crops. Here are some tips to be prepared from Siobhán Walsh.

CROPS 22 July 2026

Tillage incomes to take 20% tumble

Tillage incomes to take 20% tumble

Teagasc's number crunching is pointing to a return to 2024 income levels for tillage farmers.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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