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What 12 tillage farmers learned in 2026 and will change for next year

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to all 12 From the Tramlines farmers who give us their opinion on a year that was dominated by weather and rising costs.

CROPS 14 October 2026

What 12 tillage farmers learned in 2026 and will change for next year

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One wheat variety disappointed so Louth farmer is planting three

One wheat variety disappointed so Louth farmer is planting three

CROPS 7 October 2026

What four years of trials reveal about BYDV-tolerant winter barley

What four years of trials reveal about BYDV-tolerant winter barley

CROPS 7 October 2026

Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

CROPS 30 September 2026

Dublin beans surprise at 2t/ac as Cork grower waits to finish harvest

Dublin beans surprise at 2t/ac as Cork grower waits to finish harvest

Dublin beans surprise at 2t/ac as Cork grower waits to finish harvest

CROPS 23 September 2026

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Examine risk and reward in crop margins

Examine risk and reward in crop margins

Take a look through the latest Teagasc crop costs and returns before planting winter cereals. Siobhán Walsh examines the figures.

CROPS 3 September 2026

Potatoes nearly ready as cover crops go in

Potatoes nearly ready as cover crops go in

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Tipperary and Wexford as cover crops are planted late and attention turns to next year's crops.

CROPS 3 September 2026

6,000 nuts and bolts, 400,000 gallons…but does building a slurry tower pay off?

6,000 nuts and bolts, 400,000 gallons…but does building a slurry tower pay off?

Andy O’Donnell and his family purchased a tower, deconstructed it and rebuilt it in the middle of their farm to store slurry.

CROPS 3 September 2026

Maize harvest coming into view

Maize harvest coming into view

This week, Conor Kehoe talks gets the lowdown in Offaly, Louth and Laois as farmers start thinking about cutting maize and winter planting.

CROPS 3 September 2026

Maximise control of problem grass weeds

Maximise control of problem grass weeds

Know the problem, choose the right residual products and aim for true pre-emergence for maximum efficacy, writes Teagasc researcher Vijaya Bhaskar.

CROPS 3 September 2026

Tillage Podcast: seed, lists, hybrid wheat and drones

Tillage Podcast: seed, lists, hybrid wheat and drones

On this week’s show, we talk rising grain markets, recommended lists, seed, hybrid wheat and drones.

CROPS 3 September 2026

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

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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