N.Ireland
More diverse agriculture needed for climate change response: academic
The reliance of the world on four main crops is an inherent weakness in humanity’s response to climate change and...
crops
Arable
Tillage update: Most spring cereal crops now drilled
Tillage farmers have been taking full advantage of the excellent weather conditions with 90% or more of spring cereal crops...
N.Ireland
AHDB crop update: Winter wheat establishment ‘good’
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its latest cereal and oilseed rape crop update for the UK...
Arable
Pig slurry can reduce crop fertiliser needs by up to 70%
According to Teagasc, pig slurry is a valuable source of crop nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and other trace...
N.Ireland
Rhynchosporium now present in winter barley crops
High levels of rhynchosporium are now evident in a significant number of winter barley crops, according to Co. Down agronomist,...
N.Ireland
Climate change will impact future crop yields – scientist
A plant scientist has said that climate change will impact the future yield potential of cereal crops. According to Adam...
Arable
Sulphur should be factored-in to all fertiliser programmes for 2025
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is recommending that sulphur (S) be included within all fertiliser programmes for 2025. This reflects...
N.Ireland
Growing pumpkins for the Halloween market in Armagh
Co. Armagh-based vegetable and fresh produce processer, Gilfresh Produce, has grown 150ac of pumpkins within its own farming operation this...
N.Ireland
Autumn crop establishment – there is no room for error
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of effective crop establishment, where winter cereals are concerned. Getting soil...
Machinery
Would you buy a spray drone for over €800k?
By Chris McCullough Equipped with 33ft (10m) booms and a 110gal (500L) capacity tank, the new Sprayhawk drone is being...
N.Ireland
World’s first sustainability index for plants launched
A global genetic improvement consultancy has launched the world’s first sustainability index for plants to help reduce the environmental impact...
N.Ireland
Further declines in European harvest yields predicted
Projected harvest yields at European level have been revised downwards for almost all combinable crops with weather extremes cited as...
Agri-Business
Syngenta reports 17% drop in sales in first half of 2024
Global agricultural technology company Syngenta Group has reported sales of $14.5 billion in the first half of 2024 (H1 2024),...
N.Ireland
Winter oilseed rape: A new season begins
The census figures confirm that the area of winter oilseed rape (OSR) harvested in 2024 was approximately 5,000ha lower than...
Arable
Swindon: Appeal for info after damage to crops by abandoned vehicle
Wiltshire Police’s rural crime team is appealing for information after criminal damage to crops in a field just outside Swindon,...
N.Ireland
Scientists: Ireland and UK face ‘a wetter, damper and mouldier future’
Devastating flooding in Ireland and the UK between October 2023 and March 2024 was caused by “human-induced climate change” an...
Arable
Arable production may fall by 4 million tonnes this year due to weather
Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has estimated that the production of wheat, barley, oats and oilseed...
N.Ireland
Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops
Wet weather conditions in north-west Europe, especially Ireland and parts of the UK, negatively affected the yield potential of crops...
