Arable
'Good crop yields and quality in Ireland; EU forecasts revised downwards'
Despite the fact that frequent rain has hampered the harvest in Ireland, first reports suggest good crop yields and quality...
crops
Arable
Reward of $500,000 after potatoes are sabotaged with nails
Candian farmers have put up a reward of $500,000 for information on suspects sabotaging their potato crop with pins and...
Arable
'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...
World News
The US has approved a drone to spray crops with pesticides
A drone in the US has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry fertilisers and pesticides to...
Arable
'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...
Arable
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...
Arable
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...
Arable
'Climate change is impacting on aphid behaviour – to the detriment of tillage farming'
The trend towards a warmer climate is dramatically altering the biological responses of aphids and their impact on tillage crops,...
Environment
EU must not turn its back on biofuels says Copa-Cocega
Crop and tillage based biofuels are vital for animal feed, the environment, jobs and fuel, according to Copa-Cocega General Secretary...
