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Getting on top of weed control in new swards

Brendan Horan outlines some recommendations for weed control when establishing new swards.

RESEEDING 2 August 2026

Getting on top of weed control in new swards

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Last chance to resistance test problem tillage weeds for free

Last chance to resistance test problem tillage weeds for free

NEWS 17 June 2026

Cereals 2026: Spot sprayer tech on show

Cereals 2026: Spot sprayer tech on show

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

Cereals 2026: varieties, plant protection and Diddly Squat soil

Cereals 2026: varieties, plant protection and Diddly Squat soil

Cereals 2026: varieties, plant protection and Diddly Squat soil

NEWS 14 June 2026

Beef Management: correcting paddocks, weed control and farm safety

Beef Management: correcting paddocks, weed control and farm safety

Beef Management: correcting paddocks, weed control and farm safety

MANAGEMENT 10 June 2026

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Tillage Management: rain welcomed, but weeds and disease need to be tackled

Tillage Management: rain welcomed, but weeds and disease need to be tackled

Rain showers have been welcomed on some farms, but they will now result in weeds emerging and the possibility of disease in crops.

HUSBANDRY 8 April 2026

Complex resistance evolving in wild oats to ACCase and ALS herbicides

Complex resistance evolving in wild oats to ACCase and ALS herbicides

Wild oats are the most widespread and competitive cereal grass weed in Ireland. Increasing resistance trends in submitted samples cannot be overlooked, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROPS 8 April 2026

From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

From the Tramlines: spraying, sowing and a drop of rain

Farmers in Dublin, Tyrone and Cork are extremely busy planting and spraying writes Siobhán Walsh.

FROM THE TRAMLINES 8 April 2026

Broadleaved-weed resistance update: ALS-resistant pale persicaria confirmed

Broadleaved-weed resistance update: ALS-resistant pale persicaria confirmed

Farms relying solely on ALS herbicides for broadleaved weed control face a significantly higher risk of resistance, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROPS 8 April 2026

Pesticide users urged to take extra care ahead of spraying season

Pesticide users urged to take extra care ahead of spraying season

It only takes one drop of pesticide to impact a drinking water source. Uisce Éireann and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group in reminder to pesticide users.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Home Farm: ground conditions improve

Home Farm: ground conditions improve

We ended up finishing the buying season by buying cattle that won’t be ready until well into 2027.

VIEWPOINTS 8 April 2026

Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Crop protection can sometimes be over-complicated, but it doesn’t need to be. Walk crops regularly and keep an eye on issues.

CROP PROTECTION 8 April 2026

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