Arable
Grain prices have hardly changed over recent days, with London following the Paris market for the most part.
For the most part, winter oilseed rape crops sown out during the month of August have emerged with vigour.
This year is the 15th anniversary of the Wheat Initiative (WI), which co-ordinates research into the world's most important cereal crop.
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have been invited on what is described as a "study tour" in the Republic on improving nutrient utilisation.
The sowing date of cover crops is crucial, according to Teagasc, as the more growth that takes place, the more nitrate will be taken up.
Underpinning CliBeef is the recognition that economic and environmental sustainability must be achieved in equal measure.
Twelve farms, north and south, are set to take part in a new cross border project which aims to help farmers produce “climate-friendly beef”.
The OneWelPig project aimed to advance sustainable and high-welfare pig production systems across the island of Ireland.
The final yields achieved by winter barley crops was discussed at a recent crop walk on the south Co. Down farm, hosted by CAFRE.
Members of a CAFRE Business Sustainability Group (BSG) had the recent opportunity of walking winter wheat and barley crops in Co. Down.
A newly identified strain of yellow rust is threatening winter wheat crops, prompting research in the UK to protect future harvests.
Agri-Business
Improving air movement and ventilation in existing cattle sheds can be achieved in many cases without incurring major construction costs.
Environment
The steak on your plate and the milk in your coffee could soon have a smaller environmental footprint, thanks to a new project.
Autumn herbicide application is the most reliable way to control annual meadow grass (AMG) in...
Ongoing research at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, UK, is confirming that hybrid rye can be an alternative to wheat in poultry rations
The term 10 in 7 refers to milking cows 10 times over the course of seven days, instead of the traditional 14 times per week
A new AHDB-funded initiative will test whether growing a mixture of wheat varieties together can deliver better milling crops
Rural Life
A plant with many names, Agriland has heard of a few people recently spotting jimson weed in their fields and gardens in Munster
