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Agronomist survey shows sterile brome most challenging tillage weed to control

A survey of agronomists has shown sterile brome is one of the most challenging grass weeds to control in tillage fields in Ireland.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Agronomist survey shows sterile brome most challenging tillage weed to control

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New winter cereal herbicide launched

New winter cereal herbicide launched

NEWS 6 September 2026

Tillage Podcast: seed, lists, hybrid wheat and drones

Tillage Podcast: seed, lists, hybrid wheat and drones

CROPS 3 September 2026

Winter oats recommended list is steady

Winter oats recommended list is steady

Winter oats recommended list is steady

CROPS 3 September 2026

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

CROPS 2 September 2026

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Tillage Management: rain, moisture deficits, lists and oilseed rape

Tillage Management: rain, moisture deficits, lists and oilseed rape

There’s sowing to be done on tillage farms and there is plenty of rain in the forecast which will make it difficult to get oilseed rape in the ground.

HUSBANDRY 26 August 2026

Winter wheat varieties: Finding the balance between septoria, rust and yield

Winter wheat varieties: Finding the balance between septoria, rust and yield

Winter wheat is a tricky crop to grow, but is made easier by knowing your variety and managing it as best you can.

CROPS 26 August 2026

Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Seven in 10 recommended winter barley varieties are virus tolerant

Virus tolerance has become normal in winter barley varieties. Three new varieties on the list have good disease resistance.

CROPS 26 August 2026

College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

Meath-based College Group has become the second anaerobic digestion plant to connect directly to Ireland’s national gas network.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Catch crops deadlines fast approaching as oilseed rape planted

Catch crops deadlines fast approaching as oilseed rape planted

Catch crops and oilseed rape are all being planted at present, as soil becomes more workable with rain showers.

CROPS 26 August 2026

Tillage Podcast: harvest estimates, potato management and imported oats

Tillage Podcast: harvest estimates, potato management and imported oats

On this week’s Tillage Podcast, we go through the harvest estimates report, have interviews from the Haggard Stores potato open day and much more.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Exclusive: 2026 cereal production down slightly

Exclusive: 2026 cereal production down slightly

Cereal production is down this year, some crops really disappointed farmers, while others surprised in a short growing season, writes Siobhán Walsh.

NEWS 26 August 2026

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