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Timely management of Waterford crops reduces stress

From timing of fungicides to aphicides it was all up for discussion in Waterford last week, writes Siobhán Walsh.

CROPS 6 May 2026

Timely management of Waterford crops reduces stress

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Tillage management: plenty to be done, maize drilling well underway

Tillage management: plenty to be done, maize drilling well underway

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From the Tramlines: oilseed rape in flower as sowing stalled

From the Tramlines: oilseed rape in flower as sowing stalled

From the Tramlines: oilseed rape in flower as sowing stalled

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Tillage Management: is dry weather on the way for sowing?

Tillage Management: is dry weather on the way for sowing?

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From the Tramlines: sowing, spraying and spreading fertiliser

From the Tramlines: sowing, spraying and spreading fertiliser

It’s all go for tillage farmers across the country, including the farmers taking part in From the Tramlines.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 18 March 2026

Spring sowing progress slow in many areas

Spring sowing progress slow in many areas

Spring sowing progress is very slow in some parts, but other areas have been getting on relatively well.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Rain continues to break up spring sowing campaign

Rain continues to break up spring sowing campaign

There is more rain in the forecast for the weekend ahead as tillage farmers across the country prepare land and sow crops.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Tillage Management: patience, planting and protecting crops

Tillage Management: patience, planting and protecting crops

There is loads of work to be done on tillage farms at present and the weather is giving some dry weather with breaks in between.

HUSBANDRY 18 March 2026

Preventing disease in winter cereals this season

Preventing disease in winter cereals this season

Some have applied fungicides to crops, while more will be doing it in the coming days and weeks.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Tillage Podcast: preparing for fieldwork and talking generics

Tillage Podcast: preparing for fieldwork and talking generics

On this week’s show, we speak to Life Scientific about producing generic chemicals and look ahead to fieldwork.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Tillage Management: patience key as farmers wait for fields to dry out

Tillage Management: patience key as farmers wait for fields to dry out

Patience will be key in the coming days and weeks as farmers need to wait for land to dry and get crops planted in good conditions.

HUSBANDRY 18 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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