Crops
Tillage Edge: The key issues to shape tillage farming in the years ahead
For the second in a series featuring talks from this year’s Teagasc National Tillage Conference, this week on the Tillage Edge, the focus is placed on research and the key issues that will shape tillage farming in the years ahead.
5 February 2026
Can Irish rye meet food quality specifications?
Irish grown rye could have a future beyond feed. That’s according to research examining its suitability for human food markets and shared with delegates at the recent Teagasc National Tillage Conference.
5 February 2026
Signpost Tillage update: Looking back at the positives
Despite 2025 being a challenging year for Irish tillage farmers, Signpost Programme Tillage Farmer, Tom Tierney reflects on some of the positives.
3 February 2026
How competitive is Irish grain production?
This week’s Tillage Edge podcast marks the beginning of a series from this year’s Teagasc National Conference, which will focus on the research and issues shaping tillage farming in the years ahead.
29 January 2026
The cost of growing your crops
A staple for delegates at the annual Teagasc National Tillage Conference and made available to growers before spring cropping gets underway in earnest, Teagasc has published its Crops Costs and Returns 2026.
29 January 2026
Teagasc Launches New Rye Growers’ Guide at 2026 National Tillage Conference
Teagasc has officially launched the Rye Growers’ Guide, a comprehensive new resource designed to support Irish tillage farmers in optimising rye production for feed and food as well as for use in the drinks industry.
28 January 2026
Tillage a valuable cog in Irish agri-food system
Despite 2025 income challenges and uncertainty surrounding harvest prices in 2026, Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc, reaffirmed the importance of the Irish tillage industry when opening proceedings at the Teagasc National Tillage Conference, today, January 28.
28 January 2026
Farm smart and claim these seven supports
Starting out in farming is exciting. But you’ll need all the help you can get so make sure you take advantage of all available supports. James McDonnell, Farm Management Specialist, Teagasc outlines seven key supports farmers should avail of.
27 January 2026
Tillage Edge: A Preview of the National Tillage Conference 2026
One of the highlights of the Irish tillage calendar is the Teagasc National Tillage Conference, a must-attend event to hear about the latest research, innovation and agronomy.
22 January 2026
Setting the scene for the Teagasc National Tillage Conference 2026
A coming together of farmers, researchers, advisors and industry stakeholders, the Teagasc National Tillage Conference will afford attendees the opportunity to engage on the key challenges and opportunities facing the Irish tillage sector through a combination of thematic sessions and targeted workshops.
22 January 2026