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Call for EU investment in food security

The Portuguese Minister of Agriculture has said that the EU’s research budget must invest in seed and food security.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Call for EU investment in food security

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Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

Bowl of porridge could pack more protein than eggs for breakfast - study

NEWS 16 May 2026

Gene-edited crops get closer to market

Gene-edited crops get closer to market

NEWS 21 April 2026

Protection more critical than ever for winter wheat disease control

Protection more critical than ever for winter wheat disease control

Protection more critical than ever for winter wheat disease control

CROP PROTECTION 9 April 2026

Examine varieties closely for good management

Examine varieties closely for good management

Examine varieties closely for good management

CROP PROTECTION 31 March 2026

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Bandbridge steals the show for 2026

Bandbridge steals the show for 2026

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the latest developments in the Pasture Profit Index and examines the new varieties on the list for 2026.

RESEEDING 8 February 2026

Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

Forage crops – the costs, benefits and questions to ask

In this week’s forage focus we look at costs, benefits and crop choices when it comes to forage crops.

FODDER 8 February 2026

Department brings back covered maize list

Department brings back covered maize list

The Department of Agriculture has brought back the covered maize list to its variety trials, following a four-year gap.

CROPS 8 February 2026

Grain weights differ and impact seed rate

Grain weights differ and impact seed rate

You need to know your thousand grain weight if you are ordering seed and when deciding on seed rates.

HUSBANDRY 8 February 2026

7.7% of seed crops rejected by Department in 2025

7.7% of seed crops rejected by Department in 2025

A total of 682ha of seed, equating to about 7.7% of the total seed area, were rejected by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in 2025.

NEWS 8 February 2026

Be mindful of yellow rust this spring

Be mindful of yellow rust this spring

With a breakdown in the YR15 resistance gene, growers must be on the lookout for any signs of yellow rust infection in winter wheat this year, writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 8 February 2026

Testing Irish rye for its use in food production

Testing Irish rye for its use in food production

Teagasc launched a Rye Growers Guide at the National Tillage Conference and Sinead Dermody told the crowd that Irish-grown rye can meet food-grade specifications, writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 8 February 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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