Tillage
Tillage farmers have been advised to be avoid scorching crops if spraying during the current warm, dry spell.
It has been confirmed that the area of planted maize recorded in Ireland this year has come in at around 55,000ac.
According to Teagasc, the recent rains that have fallen across all tillage areas will have acted to reduce nutrient stress levels in crops.
Rothamsted Research has drilled the first crop in the UK to receive a Precision Bred Organism (PBO) Release Notice.
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) has had a major impact on a significant range of winter cereal crops: barley, wheat and oats.
New opportunities in plant-based ingredients for Ireland’s tillage and wider food sector have been highlighted.
Teagasc is strongly advising all tillage farmers and contractors to apply for the Fuel Income Support Scheme.
Teagasc is to launch a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to help identify wild oat populations that are herbicide resistant.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting a decline in global wheat production levels for 2026/2027.
Teagasc is confirming that trace element deficiencies are impacting severely on spring cereal crop performance
Your morning bowl of porridge could pack more protein than an egg-based breakfast, depending on the oats you choose, according to Teagasc.
Environment
Field trials have confirmed the environmental risks linked to the conversion of permanent or improved grassland to arable farming.
The Irish Whiskey Association is calling for greater investment in order to target exports towards Latin America and the Caribbean.
This week will provide tillage farmers with the opportunity to complete their disease control programmes on winter cereal crops
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers called on the UK government to prioritise access to fuel for the arable sector this harvest.
Co. Down arable farmer, Allan Chambers, dedicates one third of his 360ac farm to forage maize production on an annual basis.
According to Teagasc, later sown spring barley crops crops this season will move through their growth stages quickly.
Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers, believes that cool, dry weather conditions at this time of the year can boost winter cereal yields.
Wilson’s Country is confirming that first early potatoes will be in shops across Northern Ireland by the middle of June
Ireland can learn a key lesson on native grains from the UK-based 2 Sisters Food Group, the Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) has said.
The FAO has warned that fertiliser scarcity will impact harvests and food supplies in the second half of this year and into next year.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has launched the new Plant Health and Biosecurity Strategy for 2026-2030.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming a deterioration in winter cereal crop scores across the UK.
