Tillage Newsletter - May 2025

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In this month's edition:

• Spring barley
  • Weed control
    If weed control has been delayed, it is essential to use higher herbicide rates.
  • Disease control
    The average yield response from a two-spray fungicide programme in Teagasc trials is 1.3t/ha but can range from 0.5-2.75t/ha, depending on season.
• Winter wheat
  Yellow rust was problematic for many growers in April but septoria will be the priority at the flag leaf timing on winter wheat.
• Winter barley
  The latest stage to safely use a plant growth regulator (PGR) is the awns peeping stage. Terpal 1.2-1.5L/ha or Cerone 0.6-0.7L/ha are options but watch latest timing.
• Farming for Water EIP
  Funding of up to €9,160 per farm is available to plant catch crops in Priority Areas for Action under the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership (EIP). The key environmental benefits of catch crops are reducing nitrate leaching, soil erosion and phosphorus (P) run-off.
• Health & Safety - Machinery safety
  Most injuries on farms are caused by being struck by a farm vehicle. Blind spots exist around vehicles – particularly at close range. Be alert driving and go at a suitable speed. Give consideration to where vehicles and persons may be, particularly children. Implement segregation measures between vehicles and persons.