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EU forecasts increase in maize and barley production
The European Commission has increased its estimates for both maize and barley production in 2015/16 in its latest balance sheet and...
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Barley growers urged to spray for disease at flag leaf stage
Spring barley growers must specifically spray for disease this year as soon as plant flag leaves have fully developed, according...
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'There will be no short cuts on winter wheat this year'
Winter wheat crops are approaching their flag leaf spray, David Leahy Agronomist with Glanbia says. This year programmes have been...
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'Favourable crop conditions in Ireland; EU crops above average'
The weather conditions in Ireland continue to be favourable for crop development and in general crop growth conditions throughout Europe...
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Report says GM crops benefit smaller farms most around the world
Smallholder tillage farmers in developing countries are among the biggest beneficiaries of agricultural biotechnology, according to a report released this...
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Substantial increase in UK old crop wheat carry-over
There is set to be a substantial increase in the amount of old crop wheat carried over in the UK...
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Farming opportunities abound in western Poland
There are tremendous prospects for young people from Ireland to establish attractive share farming opportunities in western Poland, according to...
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'Government must support the return of the sugar beet industry'
Calls have been made for the government to support the revitalisation of the sugar beet industry in Ireland by Martin Ferris,...
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Great guide to new rules around using pesticides
The introduction of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) has created many questions for farmers and Teagasc staff over recent months. Many...
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'Tillage farmers can look forward to a positive grain yield this year'
Good weather conditions in Ireland and the UK for the development of winter tillage crops and sowing of spring crops...
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New insect repellent odour could help crop protection pesticides
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have created new insect repellent odours that could help with crop protection pesticides. Together with Cardiff...
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Broadleaf weeds remain a challenge on Co. Derry tillage farm
The current spell of good weather has significantly boosted the growth rate of winter barley crops – and some weeds...
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Strengthening futures’ market could encourage last season’s wheat to be stored
A strengthening futures’ market could make it feasible to store 2014 wheat well into the new season, according to Agricultural...
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Research confirms that lupins are a viable soya substitute in animal feeds
Scientists at Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) in Wales have confirmed that lupins will provide...
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'Winter barley crops need a growth regulator now'
Winter barley crops should be sprayed with a growth regulator over the coming days to ensure they remain standing through...
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Farmers need to be vigilant when buying bulk fertiliser - IFA
Farmers need to be extremely vigilant when purchasing bulk fertiliser (either delivered bulk or bulk spread), the IFA has warned in...
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UK's winter-drilled crops in good condition
The latest crops report from the UK’s Agricultural Development and Advisory Service (ADAS) reveals that winter-drilled crops were in good...
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New disease early warning systems to be developed for crops
Scientists at Rothamsted Research in the UK are to begin work on two projects, both of which will focus on...
