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David Fuller gave a rundown of the McGregor Farms business in the Scottish borders region at Tillage Day, supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association. Conor Kehoe reports.

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One in two farmers forward sell grain

One in two farmers forward sell grain

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Tillage Day: crops must be attractive for young people

Tillage Day: crops must be attractive for young people

Tillage Day: crops must be attractive for young people

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Tillage Day: agronomists highlight new genetics, sulphur and nutrition

Tillage Day: agronomists highlight new genetics, sulphur and nutrition

Tillage Day: agronomists highlight new genetics, sulphur and nutrition

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Could crop insurance reduce grain price volatility?

Could crop insurance reduce grain price volatility?

A panel at Tillage Day discussed whether a US-style crop insurance scheme would work in an Irish setting.

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Tillage Podcast: reporting from Tillage Day '24

Tillage Podcast: reporting from Tillage Day '24

On this week's show, we are reporting from Tillage Day 2024, which took place last week.

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‘Better tax incentives needed for growers’

‘Better tax incentives needed for growers’

Tom Murray of O'Shea farms was speaking at Tillage Day 2024 on land leasing for the horticulture sector.

NEWS 12 November 2024

Access to land a 'huge issue' for tillage farmers

Access to land a 'huge issue' for tillage farmers

Access to land could be managed in a “more proactive way” and that structure and policy is needed to actually put that in place, Liam Leahy of Dairygold has said.

NEWS 12 November 2024

Editorial: rural political clout

Editorial: rural political clout

Food and farming is not the only sector challenged, however, it is a sector that creates so much employment where other businesses would not survive.

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Harvest not yet complete for some

Harvest not yet complete for some

A panel of farmers discussed cover crop rules, BYDV tolerance, and how 2024 went on their farms at Tillage Day last week.

CROPS 12 November 2024

Premium crops, rotations and planting winter crops in Waterford

Premium crops, rotations and planting winter crops in Waterford

Premium crops are a very important part of this tillage farm business in Co Waterford.

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