Tillage farming

The latest tillage news and developments from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all crops and growing news developments in the tillage farming sector.

Tillage
Winter bird food establishment deadline extended until 31 May
Darren Carty
The normal deadline of 15 May has been extended due to prolonged wet weather and challenging ground conditions.
Winter bird food establishment deadline extended until 31 May
 
 
Tillage Podcast: busy days for tillage farmers
Tillage
Tillage Podcast: busy days for tillage farmers
Diageo's Newbridge plant clears final hurdle
Tillage
Diageo's Newbridge plant clears final hurdle
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Tillage
Antwerp for malt discussions
Tillage
Trojan work done in tillage fields
HUSBANDRY
Tillage Management: power of work done, more to do
Siobhán Walsh
Tillage Management: power of work done, more to do
There has been a huge amount of work carried out on tillage farms in the last week, but there is more to be done.
Tillage Management: wonderful weather for tillage farmers
Siobhán Walsh
Tillage Management: wonderful weather for tillage farmers
Tillage farmers are very busy in the fields as they take advantage of the good weather to plant spring crops.
MARKETS
Grain Trends: substantial increase in the last week
Siobhán Walsh
Grain Trends: substantial increase in the last week
Grain prices were positive last week and while they took a dip this week, overall they have increased on recent prices.
Grain Trends: rally in grain markets
Siobhán Walsh
Grain Trends: rally in grain markets
Grain markets were increasing this week. There were a number of different factors affecting prices.
CROPS
Dry weather leads to planting progress on Tramlines farms
Conor Kehoe
Dry weather leads to planting progress on Tramlines farms
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Down, Westmeath and Tipperary where farmers have been busy planting spring crops.
Spring planting finally under way in dry weather
Conor Kehoe
Spring planting finally under way in dry weather
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Cork, and Galway as farmers finally get an opportunity to get fieldwork done.
SOILS
Net loss of €173/ha through use of Supersoil fertiliser - Teagasc
Martin Merrick
Net loss of €173/ha through use of Supersoil fertiliser - Teagasc
A recent organic spring oats trial has shown no improvement in crop yields where Supersoil was used in comparison to a trial plot receiving zero fertiliser.
FARM PROGRAMMES
Dry weather leads to planting progress on Tramlines farms
Conor Kehoe
Dry weather leads to planting progress on Tramlines farms
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Down, Westmeath and Tipperary where farmers have been busy planting spring crops.
Searching for a model that works in Co Kerry
Brendan Dunford
Searching for a model that works in Co Kerry
Tommy Reidy’s farming journey is a case study on how being open-minded, resourceful and relevant can unlock a farm’s hidden assets and offer a pathway back to the land for young, part-time farmers.
Breeding kicks off in Tullamore Farm
Martin Merrick
Breeding kicks off in Tullamore Farm
Breeding has begun on the beef suckler herd in Tullamore, while lambs receive their first run through the handling unit.
Spring planting finally under way in dry weather
Conor Kehoe
Spring planting finally under way in dry weather
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Cork, and Galway as farmers finally get an opportunity to get fieldwork done.
How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farmSPONSORED
How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farm
DURA² fencing provided John Paul Bennett and his wife Laura with a durable and environmentally friendly fencing solution for their home and farm.
Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solutionSPONSORED
Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solution
Due to relentless wet weather, the spring of 2024 has proven to be an extremely testing time for growers.
Pump up your crops with VIXERAN®SPONSORED
Pump up your crops with VIXERAN®
VIXERAN®, a proven bacteria-based biofertiliser by Syngenta Biologicals, allows your crop to fix nitrogen (N) directly from the atmosphere. This improves nitrogen use efficiency on your farm.
There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chainSPONSORED
There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chain
If not palm, then what? Understanding the complex story of sustainable palm and the vital role it plays in supporting global conservation efforts, local economies and the dairy supply chain.
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