Varieties

Tillage Podcast: seed production in the US and robot 'dogs' to walk crops

It’s a varied podcast this week, from robotic dogs to crop walks, to producing US seed and providing seed to plant millions of acres.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Tillage Podcast: seed production in the US and robot 'dogs' to walk crops

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AFBI and DLF Seeds to enter new partnership

AFBI and DLF Seeds to enter new partnership

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

NEWS 14 August 2026

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

Winter barley market is highly competitive

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

VARIETIES 12 July 2026

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Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

Listen: new research aims to revive Ireland’s milling wheat industry

Currently, Ireland is highly dependent on imported flour, as the Irish milling wheat industry died out decades ago.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

Winter wheat variety choice is improving

The choice of varieties in winter wheat continues to improve and there are some good options available to growers.

VARIETIES 8 July 2026

Spring wheat seed production broadens out

Spring wheat seed production broadens out

Spring wheat seed production is broadening out this year, with three new varieties in seed production.

VARIETIES 8 July 2026

Gene-editing in place for 10 years in some countries

Gene-editing in place for 10 years in some countries

Gene-editing has been used in some regions for 10 years. Argentina was one of the first countries to adopt the technology.

VARIETIES 8 July 2026

Planet leaves trials lists, but newer and improved varieties come to market

Planet leaves trials lists, but newer and improved varieties come to market

Planet was a game-changer in spring barley varieties and the Irish seed trade continue to bring new and improved varieties to market. They are detailed in this year’s varieties focus.

VARIETIES 8 July 2026

Tillage Management: safety at harvest in the heat

Tillage Management: safety at harvest in the heat

Harvest is underway for many and it is important to put safety at the top of the agenda, especially in the current heat.

HUSBANDRY 8 July 2026

Two main oat varieties, more in production

Two main oat varieties, more in production

There are two main oat varieties in seed production at present, but a number are looking good.

VARIETIES 8 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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