Tillage
Autumn herbicide application is the most reliable way to control annual meadow grass (AMG) in winter wheat and barley.
Northern Ireland’s maincrop potato harvest for 2025 is now 95% complete. Ground conditions are now extremely poor
Rothamsted scientists have identified a natural, in-built, defence mechanism against Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV).
Teagasc tillage specialists point out that an autumn herbicide application is the most reliable way to control annual meadow grass
Teagasc is indicating that the area dedicated to hybrid rye in 2025/26 may come in at around 5,000ha: up from the 3,000ha previously recorded
The last decade has seen the area dedicated to the production of winter rye increase at an exponential rate
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board is (AHDB) confirming that the 2025 winter barley harvest is, essentially competed.
There is now clear evidence indicating that Barley Yellow Dwarf (BYDV) tolerance is driving significant yield improvement in winter barleys.
The arrival of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerance is fast changing the landscape of winter barley production in Ireland
International grain and oilseed prices rises have risen in line with a strengthening oil market, according to AHDB
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) has been confirmed at later stages of growth in a number of spring barley crops.
Up to this point yellow rust had been identified in winter wheat crops, growing in the north east of the country.
Teagasc research is delivering new insights into the challenge posed by Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) for Irish tillage farmers.
Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers, is confirming that his winter wheat and barley crops have received their first nitrogen application.
The first application of fertiliser nitrogen should be applied to winter barley crops across the country now.
A Drummonds’ agronomist has confirmed the role that BYDV tolerance has played in improving barley performance.
The November issue of the Teagasc Tillage Newsletter confirms the imperative for cereal growers to maintain control over slugs
Co Down-based agronomist, Richard Owens, has confirmed the high threat of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in winter cereals
Sales of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV)) tolerant winter barley varieties have reached exceptionally high levels over recent weeks.
Last season, Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) posed a real challenge to both winter and spring sown cereals.
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) once again poses a threat to newly planted cereal crops in Northern Ireland
Teagasc is confirming that the threat of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) is extremely high within newly drilled cereal crops...
Opinion
At some stage in the near future, a post-mortem on the outcome of the 2023/24 cereal year will have to take place....
