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Weed risks should be added to plant health strategy

The draft plant health and biosecurity strategy consultation is now open and could look at biosecurity issues around weeds.

NEWS 21 December 2025

Weed risks should be added to plant health strategy

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Blackgrass seed coming from straw imports

Blackgrass seed coming from straw imports

NEWS 19 November 2025

I have yet to master the delicate art of clover

I have yet to master the delicate art of clover

FARMER WRITES 22 October 2025

Farmer Writes: reseeds doing well as I keep an eye on docks

Farmer Writes: reseeds doing well as I keep an eye on docks

Farmer Writes: reseeds doing well as I keep an eye on docks

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2025

Ragwort thriving in Leinster House

Ragwort thriving in Leinster House

Ragwort thriving in Leinster House

DEALER 13 August 2025

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Stunted crops mistaken for harvested ones in inspection

Stunted crops mistaken for harvested ones in inspection

Under the Unharvested Crops Supports Scheme, one farmer had two parcels of land labelled as non-compliant during an inspection after no unharvested crop was found.

NEWS 28 May 2025

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

Paddocks that are topped or mown in recent weeks may allow for mid-season weed control of pesky docks and thistles, while spring reseeds will now likely have to receive their pre-emergence spray.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 May 2025

Flufenacet herbicide to be out of use in 2026

Flufenacet herbicide to be out of use in 2026

Flufenacet is an important herbicide in winter cereals and is an active ingredient contained in Firebird.

NEWS 28 May 2025

‘Clumps of nettles don’t bother me like they used to’

‘Clumps of nettles don’t bother me like they used to’

A round-up of some of the quotes from the Department of Agriculture’s Science in Action conference.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 May 2025

Herbicide resistance testing: now is the time

Herbicide resistance testing: now is the time

Undetected resistance on your farm can quickly turn into a costly, long-term issue warns Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc

NEWS 28 May 2025

How to identify blackgrass on your farm

How to identify blackgrass on your farm

Blackgrass is becoming more common across the country, but there is no herbicide to fully control it in growing crops.

NEWS 28 May 2025

A woodland walk and wiping out weeds

A woodland walk and wiping out weeds

Derek Robinson had some time last week to check out newly planted woodland on his Co Down farm.

FARMER WRITES 28 May 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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