Lodging

Spring barley crops in east Donegal starting to lie

Tillage

Spring barley crops in east Donegal starting to lie

A number of tillage farmers in East Donegal are confirming that many spring barley crops are starting to lie.

Research: Impact of potash levels on straw strength

Tillage

Research: Impact of potash levels on straw strength

There is now evidence to confirm the significant impact of soil potash levels and straw strength within cereal crops.

The effect of potash on straw strength

Tillage

The effect of potash on straw strength

There is now growing evidence to confirm the link between soil potash levels and straw strength within cereal crops.

Early harvest on the cards, as combines begin to roll

Tillage

Early harvest on the cards, as combines begin to roll

Harvest 2017 has kicked into gear and farmers are expecting crops to ripen at least seven days earlier than last year.