Grass weeds are a problem on almost all farms in Ireland and the scale of the increase and the measures necessary to control them is less well known.  Black grass is in every county in the country and while it can be relatively easy to keep it out, it takes vigilance.

To get a better insight into the topic, this week’s Tillage Edge podcast features Dr. Sarah Cook from ADAS in the UK, who spoke at the ECT Grass Weed Conference in November about black grass and how to eliminate it from farms.

You can also view the presentation at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOtyctCulNg&ab_channel=TeagascCrops

Teagasc Survey
Teagasc have launched a survey to help identify the areas planted this autumn.  The wet conditions have persisted from mid-September to late-November hindering planting in all areas.  This loss of winter crop area this autumn looks to be compounded by a lack of seed for spring cereals, which may lead to unsown land on many farms in 2024.  Teagasc are asking for as many tillage farmers as possible to participate in order to get the best picture of the national areas as possible.

How much planting have you completed this Autumn? Will you plant more winter cereal in Jan/Feb? We would like to get your feedback to create a national picture of winter plants this year and your intentions for 2024.   

See the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9VQ2CQD

For more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:
https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/
                               
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