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A collection of our latest farming news, views and analysis on the Tillage sector.

<p>MEP Maria Walsh submitted an amendment to the European Commission’s agricultural simplification package to protect smaller farmers from overly cumbersome GAEC 7 regulations.</p>

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EU adopts proposal to exempt small farmers from crop diversification and rotation rules

Small tillage farmers with holdings below 30ha will be exempt from GAEC 7 regulations in 2026, following an approved proposal to the CAP simplification package

<p> Tom Barry: The obvious disappointment and worry for all tillage farmers is the harvest price for our high-quality, traceable, low-carbon grain. Irish tillage farmers produce the best-quality grain and yet compete with the lowest-price grain that can be delivered by boat to our shores. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Tom Barry: How 2025’s dry season reshaped tillage outcomes

<p>IFA grain chair Kieran McEvoy said the proposals for restricting the timing of organic manures in the autumn period were 'totally impractical' and could have caused several negative unintended consequences for tillage and livestock farmers.</p>

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New Nitrates Action Plan proposes to drop shallow cultivation for tillage farms

Male farmer with short brown hair,walking in the direction to his tractor,standing next to his agricultural field in the evening

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Sowing mental wellbeing in farming

Signpost: Using precision technology to improve water quality

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Signpost: Using precision technology to improve water quality

Shot of an unrecognisable woman using a digital tablet while working on a farm

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New NFS Farm Enterprise Data Dashboards launched

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Aerial view of a tractor in the moment of sowing

Soil fertility actions continue after fertiliser deadline

After the fertiliser deadline, potash can also still be spread

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

A close-up of barley kernels, ready for malting and brewing

Barley growers warn of crisis as Boortmalt prices fall to five-year low

IFA grain chairman Kieran McEvoy said growers were 'desperately low in confidence' at the moment

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Paula Hynes: Maize season makes me wish our contractor had airplanes

Paula Hynes: Maize season makes me wish our contractor had airplanes

While I'm glad Ryanair was not given the task of planting and harvesting our maize, given the delayed flights we have recently experienced, I know our contractors CCS would have as usual given an efficient service

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Bumper crowd at tillage sector crisis meeting sends 'clear message' to minister

Bumper crowd at tillage sector crisis meeting sends 'clear message' to minister

Speaking to the Irish Examiner at the National Ploughing Championships, Bobby Miller from the Irish Grain Growers Group said tillage farmers visiting the organisation's stand were in poor morale

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Nitrogen Fertilizer

National Fertiliser Database opens for 2025

Farmers and other fertiliser users and operators can now declare the closing stock of fertiliser held on their farms and premises

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Trial results bring promise, but grain prices drag down Darren's returns

Trial results bring promise, but grain prices drag down Darren's returns

Walking the fields, everything looked promising. But once I sat down to do the accounts, it felt like the reward wasn’t there, writes Darren Allen from Ballymaloe Farm

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Combine Harvester in Barley Field during Harvest

Agriculture minister to address tillage crisis meeting

Irish Farmers' Association president Francie Gorman said: 'The situation in the tillage sector has reached a crisis point.'

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Teagasc Crops Forum set for Naas in September

Teagasc Crops Forum set for Naas in September

The annual Teagasc Crops Forum will take place on Wednesday, September 10, in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Corral of Grass fed beef cattle steers at the markets for sale

Cattle output price up 43.6% in June, according to CSO

In the CSO's latest release, it was revealed that cattle experienced the most significant increase in the Agricultural Output Index

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

combine harvester harvesting cereals, sky with beautiful clouds

Upgrading, outsourcing, or repairing — the combine dilemma for growers

There are few options to purchase modest-sized, good-quality machines, with the availability of second-hand combines from the UK much lower than in previous years

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Close up of seedlings in crop field

Catch crop scheme offers up to €229/ha to tillage farmers

The minimum eligible area is 0.5 hectares, while the maximum area for payment is 40 hectares

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Tom Barry: ‘Respectable’ harvest won’t make up for lowest grain prices in 40 years

Tom Barry: ‘Respectable’ harvest won’t make up for lowest grain prices in 40 years

Despite favourable conditions, tillage farmers face economic and regulatory headwinds, writes North Cork tillage farmer Tom Barry

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Scientists to launch mobile app to detect potato blight at early stages

Scientists to launch mobile app to detect potato blight at early stages

Project aims to develop a mobile phone app that uses artificial intelligence to provide early warnings of diseases in potatoes

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

AgNav launches tillage enterprise at Oak Park open day

AgNav launches tillage enterprise at Oak Park open day

AgNav supports farmers in identifying mitigation strategies for their farms to deliver on climate action

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Ballymaloe Farm hosts ‘Managing Soils to Grow Profit' farm walk

Ballymaloe Farm hosts ‘Managing Soils to Grow Profit' farm walk

A farm walk at Ballymaloe Farm, which was in collaboration with Dairygold Agri Business and Teagasc, saw farmers from across the region attend

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

close-up hand of person holding coin with soil in hand on soft nature background

Teagasc confirms rebounds in farm incomes for all sectors last year

The average family farm income rose by 87% to just under €36,000 in 2024, with strong improvements in the dairy, tillage and sheep sectors

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Teagasc to demonstrate field vegetable crop establishment and band-spraying at Crops Open Day

Teagasc to demonstrate field vegetable crop establishment and band-spraying at Crops Open Day

A live field vegetable crop establishment and band-spraying demonstration will take place at the Teagasc Crops Research Centre in Oak Park on June 25

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

‘Farming for the Future’ event to take place in Laois

‘Farming for the Future’ event to take place in Laois

The on-farm event will cover farm economic performance and sustainability, protecting water quality with smart nutrient management, among other demonstrations and talks from experts

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Wexford tillage farm fetches almost €27,000/acre at auction

Wexford tillage farm fetches almost €27,000/acre at auction

The highly anticipated public auction drew strong local interest. Although it was offered in one or two lots, it was ultimately the entire holding that gained the most attention

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Fresh potatoes

Cross-border research project to tackle potato blight

The seed funding will support project activities for up to 12 months, including researcher exchanges, joint workshops, and preparatory work for future European funding applications

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Signpost: All we need is a bit of rain for the crops

Signpost: All we need is a bit of rain for the crops

Signpost tillage farmer Darren Allen says his spring crops have got off to a great start with the recent warm weather

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Tractor ploughing

Dig deep or not at all? Why it might be time to think about shallow ploughing

Expert advocates ploughing only as deep as is necessary

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Balancing sheep, beef and tillage – Brian Nicholson’s route to partial organic conversion

Balancing sheep, beef and tillage – Brian Nicholson’s route to partial organic conversion

Having claimed the Sheep Enterprise Award at the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024, Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, and Terry Carroll, Drystock Advisor, detail Brian Nicholson’s journey to partial organic conversion.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Aerial View of Tractor, Preparing the Potato Field For The New Season

Government sets out next phase of agriculture emission target plans

Actions planned this year to reduce agricultural emissions are listed in the Government's recently published third Climate Action Plan

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Seed potatoes

Seed potatoes in short supply as Brexit trade challenges continue

For the second consecutive year seed potato availability is an issue for UK potato growers

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

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