N.Ireland
Review to tackle unfair practices in UK combinable crops supply chain
Arable farmers in the UK are to benefit from a new government review tackling unfair practices in the combinable crops’...
crops
Agri-Business
‘Solid growth’ for Origin Enterprises drives increased revenues
Origin Enterprises, the Dublin headquartered international agri-services group, has reported group revenue of €1.59 billion in the nine months to...
N.Ireland
‘Strongest set’ of oilseed rape pest management strategies released
The further we get into the summer, the warmer temperatures will become, and the higher the risk of pest invasions...
Arable
New data shows wheat could lose half its best land by 2100
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has upgraded its innovative geospatial app with a new indicator...
Arable
AHDB publishes latest crop development report
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its latest crop development report for the UK and it...
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...
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),...
