Tillage
A combination of factors are fast aligning, which will see the Irish forage maize area planted out in 2026 reach record levels.
Machinery
Field scale veg is associated with south-east Ireland, yet over in Co. Cork, there is a large acreage of onions grown by Castlecor Potatoes
Many farmers are taking the opportunity to plant winter oilseed rape while weather conditions allow this week.
Given the challenging harvest conditions, having a diverse rotation may be one option to spread harvesting over a longer period of time.
