Arable
US production of maize, soya and wheat expected to rise
The expectations for the 2023 cropping levels in the US indicate growth in the planted area of maize, wheat, and...
Maize
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland’s maize acreage is by approximately 15%
Northern Ireland’s maize acreage is up by 15%, year on year. These estimates are based on figures provided by Maizetech’s...
Agri-Business
$17m project to help Ukrainian farmers save harvest
To address the impacts of the war in Ukraine on the global agricultural sector, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of...
Arable
Tillage: Fancy growing a crop of spelt?
Spelt may, or may not be, grown in Ireland. But it’s a very important cereal crop in many parts of...
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...
Arable
Caution needed to gain the full benefits of under-sowing maize
Growers may be keener than ever this year to keep valuable nitrates in the soil by under-sowing maize with a...
Arable
Undersowing maize – is it an option this year?
According to grass seed breeder Barenbrug UK, some growers may be keen to keep valuable nitrates in the soil this...
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...
N.Ireland
Nutritional requirements of maize crops
April is fast approaching, and with it the maize-sowing season, making now onwards a good time to create a planting...
Arable
KWS launches new maize variety
A new maize hybrid which combines high yields with excellent standing power and harvest flexibility has been launched for 2022...
Agri-Business
Deep thinking from Rauch with latest machine
Making machines that spread fertiliser has always been the primary business of Rauch. That focus has shifted a little as...
Arable
Record harvest on the cards for maize growers in Northern Ireland
Assuming that weather conditions hold over the coming weeks, maize growers in Northern Ireland can look forward to both a...
Arable
Harvest checklist launched to help farmers capitalise on sustainability of maize
With the drive to farm sustainably, be sure to capitalise on the excellent potential in this year’s forage maize crops...
Agri-Business
Brexit is impacting on grain imports into Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) is claiming that the new Brexit trade deal (Trade and Co-operation Agreement) will...
Arable
Soils are low on moisture in many parts of the US
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its latest Crop Progress Report on Tuesday (October 19). 97% of corn...
Agri-Business
Which countries are most likely to impact on your grain prices?
Last week the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) outlined some of the key producers and exporters of wheat and...
Agri-Business
Which countries are most likely to impact on your grain prices?
Last week the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) outlined some of the key producers and exporters of wheat and...
Agri-Business
Demand uncertainty in grain markets
Amy Reynolds of the International Grains Council (IGC) stated that demand uncertainty could be one of the main factors affecting...
