Posts By Farmers Journal
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31Maize News in EnglishLemken precision planter busy sowing maize in the premier county
Open-field maize sowing without plastic is gaining traction in parts of Ireland, but farmers like Philip and Bill Kiely in Co Tipperary...
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67Maize News in EnglishPotato planting surges ahead of maize and beet
Spring cereal planting nears completion, shifting focus to potatoes, beet, and maize. Potato planting is ahead of previous years, with many growers...
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75Maize News in EnglishNew maize herbicide on the block
Principal Forte, a new maize herbicide, is now available in Ireland after a successful UK launch. It controls broad-leaved and grass weeds,...
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203Maize News in EnglishDry ground conditions for maize harvest
Alistair has finished maize harvesting with a yield of 12t/ac at 24% dry matter and is satisfied with the overall performance, particularly...
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159Wheat News in English“Septoria has been a massive yield robber for us”
The wheat harvest in Ireland began in early August, with yields varying significantly. Early crops averaged 3 tons per acre, while later...
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219Maize News in EnglishMaize boom means more work for Samco
Samco, an agri-engineering firm in Limerick, saw a 60% turnover increase to €18.8m, driven partly by maize expansion in Ireland. However, profit...
