Tillage
According to Teagasc, later sown spring barley crops crops this season will move through their growth stages quickly.
Teagasc is confirming that April is a critical month when it comes to the management of winter barley crops and the maximising of yield.
Teagasc is confirming that tillage farmers have been taking full advantage of the excellent weather conditions
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted the role for wheat varieties with improved resistance to disease.
Tillage specialist Shay Phelan has confirmed that shoot numbers are the key arbiter of spring barley yields.
This time of the year is a critical period in the development of winter barley crops: their effective management is extremely important.
In the absence of varietal resistance at the moment, fungicides will continue to be relied upon to control diseases in Irish wheat.
