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Where to next for the tillage sector?

The final panel at Tillage Day 2026 will examine what can be done to support tillage farmers and improve farm incomes.

NEWS 27 October 2026

Where to next for the tillage sector?

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Australian researchers target soil legacy effects in plant breeding

Australian researchers target soil legacy effects in plant breeding

NEWS 16 October 2026

Wheat nearly ripe on space station

Wheat nearly ripe on space station

NEWS 4 October 2026

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Tillage Management: sowing, seed and stubbles

Tillage Management: sowing, seed and stubbles

Tillage Management: sowing, seed and stubbles

HUSBANDRY 9 September 2026

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Winter oats recommended list is steady

Winter oats recommended list is steady

Winter oats are a consistent crop to grow for farmers, but some feed mills do not have demand for them and markets for gluten-free oats have been reduced.

CROPS 3 September 2026

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 2 September 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 2 September 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 2 September 2026

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

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

AFBI and DLF Seeds to enter new partnership

AFBI and DLF Seeds to enter new partnership

The early stages of the grass breeding programme at AFBI Loughgall is supported by core funding from DAERA.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

Watch: harvesting the crop we followed all year

The latest installment of Yield Watch catches up with Isaac and George as they harvest the crop we have been following all year.

NEWS 14 August 2026

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