N.Ireland
North Down growers starting to dig early season potatoes
Early season potatoes in Northern Ireland have enjoyed almost uninterrupted growth since planting back in the spring. “That’s a pretty...
Tillage
N.Ireland
The inter-relationship between sulphur and nitrogen
Due to the key role of both sulphur and nitrogen in the synthesis of proteins, the supply of these plant...
N.Ireland
WPC: The spectre of famine now haunts the world
Delegates attending the 11th World Potato Congress (WPC) in Dublin, Ireland have been told that the spectre of famine now...
N.Ireland
Min-till can lead to ‘skewed’ soil testing results
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the growing prevalence of ‘skewed’ soil testing results which it said is a...
N.Ireland
Cereal acreage on the up in Northern Ireland
Co. Down agronomist, Richard Owens, has confirmed a significant increase in the cereal acreage grown in Northern Ireland this year....
Agri-Business
FAO: Agriculture is key to lasting peace and security
The head of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has called for greater funding for agriculture...
Agri-Business
25m tonnes of maize still in Ukrainian feed stores
It has been estimated that up to 25 million tonnes of maize remains in Ukrainian feed stores. This is crop...
N.Ireland
NI cereal crops ahead of normal for time of year
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) tillage advisors are confirming that most cereal crops in Northern Ireland are...
N.Ireland
Co. Down cereal grower questions the role of a Tillage Incentive Scheme
A Co. Down cereal grower does not believe that a measure such as a Tillage Incentive Scheme (TIS) should be...
Agri-Business
Dual wheels to make a comeback?
Dual wheels were, at one time, all the rage with tillage farmers, as the appreciation grew that the increasing weight...
N.Ireland
BYDV hits Co. Down barley crop
A Co. Down cereal grower has confirmed that Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) has caused problems within his 2021/22 winter...
Agri-Business
High-fibre white bread could soon become a reality
A new project, involving a number of UK research centres, is to work towards the development of high-fibre white bread....
N.Ireland
In-field sap testing recommended for high value crops
The in-field sap testing of high value crops, such as potatoes and beet, is now being recommended by agronomists as...
Agri-Business
Dietary benefits of potatoes to be showcased at World Potato Congress
The upcoming World Potato Congress (WPC) in Dublin will be an opportunity to showcase the true nutritional value of the...
Agri-Business
Hundreds expected to attend World Potato Congress
It is anticipated that up to 800 delegates from around the world will attend the 2022 World Potato Congress (WPC),...
N.Ireland
Winter barley – it’s time to get moving on plant nutrition
April is the month when winter barley crops develop the fastest and the demand for plant nutrition is at its...
N.Ireland
New sclerotinia risk alerts tool delivers over 90%
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has developed a sclerotinia risk alerts tool for oilseed rape crops, that has...
N.Ireland
Arable steering group meet with Stormont’s agriculture committee
Representatives of an arable steering group met recently with members of Stormont’s agriculture committee. The meeting followed the recent publication...
