Darren puts regen to the test at Ballymaloe

Signpost tillage farmer Darren Allen has been trialling different establishment methods, along with more “regenerative” agriculture techniques at Ballymaloe Farm.
Darren puts regen to the test at Ballymaloe

Using a quadrant to assess weed density. Picture: Ciaran Collins

It’s been an extremely busy and challenging time for the team at Ballymaloe, both on and off the farm this year. We lost a third of the winter planted crops due to the relentless wet weather over the past year.

We have persevered with some and managed to save a few. I planted spring oats in a field where winter wheat failed and it’s looking very good considering.

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