Arable
DAERA publishes crop production estimates for 2021
Crop production estimates for the main cereal options and potatoes grown in Northern Ireland have been published for 2021, by...
Tillage
Arable
Potash and nitrogen interactions are key to crop growth
Potash and nitrogen (N) interactions have been shown, over many years, to be key determinants of crop growth and final...
Arable
Lemken achieves double-digit growth in 2021
According to Lemken CEO, Anthony van der Ley, the company has enjoyed double-digit growth in 2021 with more of the...
N.Ireland
Fertiliser – as it turns out, Ireland is awash with the stuff
It's hard to get away from the fertiliser debate taking place across the island of Ireland at the present time....
Arable
New chief executive for NI Grain Trade Association
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) has confirmed the appointment of Gill Gallagher as its new chief executive, succeeding...
Arable
Potassium has a significant role to play in terms of pest pressure
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), the role of potassium in mitigating crop damage due to pest pressure is...
Arable
Maincrop potato harvest: Significant variation in yields reported
Potato packer Wilson’s Country is confirming that approximately half of this year’s maincrop is now out of the ground. However,...
Arable
New disease-free potato is resistant to blight
A new, disease-free potato, named CIP-Matilde, has been developed by international breeders in collaboration with farmers in Peru. All those...
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
Existing chemistries still important in controlling herbicide-resistant weeds
According to Life Scientific UK and Ireland country manager, Ruth Stanley, existing chemistries can still play a role in controlling...
Arable
Crop establishment – there is no room for error
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of getting both soil structure and chemistry right now, when it...
Arable
Warm weather brings threat of BYDV for cereal growers
The current spell of warm weather will be welcomed by almost every farmer, but if it were to continue for...
Arable
Harvest 2021: Propionic acid supply issues impacting grain treatment
Production problems this year have led to supply and availability issues of propionic acid to treat grain on farms, according...
Arable
Malting barley – Donegal’s best kept secret
Malting barley production is helping to breathe new life into Co. Donegal, Republic of Ireland's tillage sector, with a total...
Agri-Business
New Amazone cultivator suitable for smaller farms
Amazone is now offering two new rigid models of its trailed Ceus disc and tine combination cultivator in working widths...
Arable
Performance data for new wheat fungicide released
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has released UK fungicide performance data for a newly authorised wheat product in...
Opinion
The importance of soil – our roots have taught us
Plans have been unveiled to mark World Soil Day 2021. It takes place on Sunday December 5th highlighting the importance...
