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Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

This week’s show has a sowing update, but places a focus on minding crops and feeding plants to keep them healthy.

NEWS 23 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

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Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

NEWS 22 April 2026

Gene-edited crops get closer to market

Gene-edited crops get closer to market

NEWS 21 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

NEWS 16 April 2026

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

NEWS 15 April 2026

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Wear the correct gear when spraying

Wear the correct gear when spraying

When spraying, you need to be protected from splashes, spills and fumes. The correct personal protective equipment needs to be worn.

NEWS 8 April 2026

The same, but different? Brands and generics

The same, but different? Brands and generics

Huge amounts of money go into finding new chemistry. Generic products make pricing more competitive, but do they stack up to the branded products? Siobhán Walsh reports.

CROP PROTECTION 8 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: fieldwork between showers and plant protection

Tillage Podcast: fieldwork between showers and plant protection

This week’s podcast has a field work update, looks at the Crop Protection Magazine and has an interview.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Search for plant protection products online

Search for plant protection products online

The Irish Farmers Journal publishes lists of plant protection products used on tillage crops each year. You can also search these products on the Irish Farmers Journal’s website.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Ports blocked, but Irish feed available - IFA grain chair

Ports blocked, but Irish feed available - IFA grain chair

There are concerns that the blocking of ports could lead to a shortage of animal feed across the country.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Crop protection can sometimes be over-complicated, but it doesn’t need to be. Walk crops regularly and keep an eye on issues.

CROP PROTECTION 8 April 2026

Spring sowing progress slow in many areas

Spring sowing progress slow in many areas

Spring sowing progress is very slow in some parts, but other areas have been getting on relatively well.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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