Tillage
The growing threat of changeable weather over the coming days may push tillage farmers in the direction of planting winter barley
The upcoming Teagasc Crops’ Forum event will put a strong focus on the potential to increase the area of winter rye grown in Ireland
Agri Politics
The subject of biotechnology and new plant-breeding techniques came up at the Teagasc Crops Forum recently.
The implementation of the Farm to Fork Strategy in this country is still to be decided on.
Convergence may be one of the driving forces behind farmers leaving the tillage sector according to Prof. Michael Wallace of UCD.
Shay Phelan spoke about reducing risk and stabilising incomes at this week's Teagasc Crops Forum.
