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The Tillage Edge

The Tillage Edge is Teagasc"s weekly tillage podcast, presented by Michael Hennessy, bringing you weekly episodes covering the agronomy needs of crops throughout the season with input from Teagasc researchers and views from across the industry. The Tillage Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

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24:35

Crop agronomy for the next two weeks

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/03/27

With the weather allowing farmers to plant crops and treat winter crops in ideal conditions, the only concern is the harsh wind which was slowing growth. For this episode of The Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy is joined by Teagasc tillage specialists, Shay Phelan and Ciaran Collins, to discuss how crops are progressing and the key management steps needed in the next couple of weeks. Shay highlighted concerns about yellow rust emerging in crops nationwide, particularly in susceptible

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16:22

Pig slurry in tillage - a natural boost for soil &...

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/03/20

We explore the benefits of using pig slurry as an alternative to chemical fertilisers in tillage farming on the latest Tillage Edge podcast. Michael McKeon, Teagasc pig specialist, and Ciaran Collins, Teagasc tillage specialist, discuss how to target the use of pig slurry on tillage farms. We cover best practices for application, nutrient replacement, transport logistics, and regulatory considerations, while Michael explains that pig farmers are well used to organising the logistics of

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22:38

On-farm trials: turning research into results

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/03/13

On-farm experimentation or trials come naturally to some farmers, while others see them as a hassle or someone else’s responsibility. On this week’s Tillage Edge, Jack Jameson, a Teagasc researcher, and John Pettit, a Teagasc tillage adviser working in the southeast, discuss how farmers can set up their own on-farm trials and maximise the benefits for their efforts. John points out that when farmers don’t see much of a result from different treatments, it could be due to a design or

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21:54

Integrating old ideas with new technology

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/03/06

This week on the Tillage Edge, we catch up with John Crowley, a Signpost tillage farmer from Wexford, to discuss his farming system. Located in the heart of malting barley country, John is dedicated to producing high-spec malting barley each year. Despite transitioning to a min-till establishment system and incorporating organic manures, he has successfully maintained the quality and consistency of his crop. Tune in as we explore how these changes have impacted his farm and his approach

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28:43

What is the ideal tyre for your farm?

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/02/27

When the rubber hits the road, that’s when the action happens - and when tyres hit the soil, that’s when compaction may become a serious issue. For this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, Dermot Forristal, a machinery researcher from Teagasc Oak Park, discusses the evolution of tractor tyres and how they impact traction, load capacity, and soil compaction. Dermot explains how the mix of machinery size and dual wheels in the 1980s provided an optimal balance for weight distribution. In contrast,

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22:21

Applying nitrogen to winter crops

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/02/21

With spring just around the corner and crop growth set to take off shortly, Ciaran Collins, a Tillage Specialist with Teagasc, and John Pettit, Teagasc Tillage Enterprise Advisor in Wexford, join this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss crop inputs for the coming weeks. In particular, we focus on nitrogen application for oilseed rape and winter cereals. John emphasises that there’s no rush to apply nitrogen to most winter wheat or winter oat crops. However, he does stress the importance of

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41:31

Jim McCarthy’s farming update from Romania

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/02/13

Jim McCarthy, who manages a large farming operation in Romania, shares his insights into the challenges of 2024 when extreme heat devastated yields across the country. He discusses how his no-till system has been of huge benefit for his farm and explores diversification options, including forestry, that he has pursued in recent years. Also, don’t miss our series of Winter Crop Workshops in the coming week – see more here:www.teagasc.ie/tillagemonth For more episodes and information from

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23:39

Tillage’s environmental credentials – report from the...

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/02/06

The environmental credentials of the tillage sector were discussed at this year’s National Tillage Conference and on this week’s Tillage Edge, we chat with Dr. Bridget Lynch, a researcher at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, about cover crops and their positive impact on water quality. We also speak with Dr. Giulia Bondi, another researcher at Johnstown Castle, who discusses carbon levels in tillage soils. Giulia shares insights from the Tillage Signpost Farms, highlighting that carbon stocks

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28:50

Reducing pesticides use will reduce yields

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/01/30

One of the standout topics at this year's National Tillage Conference was on pesticide reduction and the role of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Presenters Meghan England and Robert McDougall, both researchers at Teagasc, join this week’s Tillage Edge podcast to share their insights. Meghan conducted an extensive review of scientific papers and concluded that the evidence supporting pesticide reduction, whilst maintaining yields, is quite limited. Meanwhile, Robert's research highlighted

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11:22

A preview of the National Tillage Conference

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/01/23

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 and advancements in the field. For this week’s Tillage Edge, Dr. Ewen Mullins, Head of Crop Science at Teagasc, gives a preview of what to expect this year. You must register for the National Tillage conference in advance and can do so here:https://teagasc.clr.events/event/137544:national-tillage-conference-2025 For more episodes and

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24:03

Farm Partnerships: Planning for Farm Succession (Part 4)

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/01/16

For the final part of our four-part series on farm succession, we chat to Ruth Fennell, a Collaborative Farm Specialist with Teagasc. Ruth discusses Farm Partnerships and how these can be used to bring in the next generation to the farm structure, develop their skills, gradually devolve responsibility and also facilitate the transfer of the farm. Ruth also talks about the tax advantages and pitfalls by going this route. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go

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18:25

The Key Steps to Successful Implementation: Planning...

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/01/09

For the third episode in our four-part series on farm succession planning, James McDonnell, a financial specialist with Teagasc, takes a closer look at the key steps to successful implementation and revisiting a succession plan. James also touches upon how to bring professional services together to develop a robust succession plan. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of

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23:48

Planning for Farm Succession: Tax implications of...

The Tillage Edge ·

2025/01/02

For the second of the four-part series on farm succession ,we re-join James McDonnell, a financial specialist with Teagasc, to take a closer look at the various tax implications when planning for the farm transfer. James talks about the tax exposure where the succession is not well planned and how to all but eliminate this cost. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc

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20:50

The Next Generation: Planning for Farm Succession...

The Tillage Edge ·

2024/12/19

In this first episode of a four-part series on The Tillage Edge, we explore how families can best plan for succession on the farm. James McDonnell, a financial specialist with Teagasc, discusses the key aspects of family farm succession and for part one, we focus on how to begin the succession journey, starting with family communication and the types of support available to help get the process underway. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go

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23:28

Calculating tillage incomes for 2024

The Tillage Edge ·

2024/12/12

Teagasc Economist, Dr. Fiona Thorne, discusses the key findings from the recent Teagasc Outlook 2025 conference on this week’s Tillage Edge. Tillage farm incomes are expected to rebound after the tough year of 2023, with estimates showing a 40% increase in 2024 and further gains in 2025. However, Fiona highlights the importance of context, emphasising that incomes are still below the five-year average. She explains how these estimates are calculated, the role of cost savings, and

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17:20

Leading the Way in Sustainable Tillage, Part 2 with...

The Tillage Edge ·

2024/12/05

For this week’s Tillage Edge, we rejoin Tom Barry, a tillage farmer from North Cork sharing how he's implementing sustainable farming practices using organic manures and reducing fertiliser use to enhancing biodiversity.On this episode, Tom explains more about the rotation on his farm and we’re also joined by Teagasc Signpost advisor, John Mahon, to get an insight into the environmental profile of Tom’s farm. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go

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20:13

Leading the Way in Sustainable Tillage: Tom Barry’s...

The Tillage Edge ·

2024/11/28

Tom Barry, a tillage farmer from North Cork, who has recently been recognised with multiple environmental awards, joins The Tillage Edge for a two-part series sharing how he's implementing sustainable farming practices from using organic manures and reducing fertiliser use to enhancing biodiversity. Plus he discusses the impact of these actions on his farm’s productivity. For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go

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22:04

What does a good rotation look like on your farm?

The Tillage Edge ·

2024/11/21

A year ago, many farmers faced significant challenges due to the unusually wet weather, which disrupted their crop rotations. For this week’s Tillage Edge, John Pettit, a Teagasc tillage advisor from South Wexford, shares his insights into how farmers are adapting their crop rotations to suit both their land and the local markets. John explains that there may be more than one rotation on a farm to account for variations in soil, whether lighter or heavier. He also emphasises the

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17:09

Disease control in oilseed rape

The Tillage Edge ·

2024/11/14

Winter oilseed rape has grown strongly over the past month but these conditions are also good for foliar disease development. Dr Stephen Kildea joins the Tillage Edge this week to talk about disease levels in oilseed rape and if control is necessary. He encourages all growers to walk their fields to look for Phoma and Light Leaf Spot (LLS) and recommends if LLS is not visible, to take some leaf samples, put in a bag, leave in a warm environment and assess after a couple of days. If no

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25:59

Organic farming - is it a viable option for tillage...

The Tillage Edge ·

2024/11/07

Organic farming is gaining attention as a viable option for tillage farmers, especially with the demand for organic feed in livestock production on the rise. Martin Burke, an organic specialist from Teagasc, joins the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss how the recently opened Organic Scheme could offer new opportunities for farmers looking to diversify and improve sustainability. With profitability challenges in conventional tillage farming, Martin says the organic scheme is ideally suited to

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