The Tillage Edge

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• Better Weed Control Begins Before Emergence

  October 8, 2026 · 24 min

  As soon as cereal planting is completed, attention turns to protecting crops and laying the foundations for strong weed control.  On this episode of the Tillage Edge podcast, Teagasc Crop Specialists, Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan…

• Farm Succession: Starting the Conversation

  September 30, 2026 · 18 min

  Farm succession is one of the most important conversations any farm family will have, yet it is often one of the most difficult to start.  On this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, Michael Hennessy is joined by James McDonnell, Teagasc Farm…

• Why soil sampling is a critical task on every farm

  September 24, 2026 · 18 min

  We rely on our soils more than any other resource to deliver crop performance and farm profitability year after year. Just like machinery, soils require regular attention and maintenance to perform at their best. This week on the Tillage…

• The Soil Monitoring Law is coming – how will it affect tillage farmers?

  September 21, 2026 · 18 min

  Lillian O’Sullivan, a Soil Researcher with Teagasc, joins the Tillage Edge podcast to discuss the new Soil Monitoring Law being introduced across Europe and what it means for tillage farmers. Lillian explains that the legislation will…

• From the Crops Forum Part 2: Adjusting rotations & controlling BYDV

  September 17, 2026 · 24 min

  The Teagasc Crops Forum took place last week, bringing together a range of informative presentations focused on the latest developments in tillage production.  We feature two of those talks on this week’s Tillage Edge with Shay Phelan…

• From the Crops Forum: New varieties & the best way to control grass weeds

  September 11, 2026 · 19 min

  The Teagasc Crops Forum took place this week featuring a range of informative presentations focused on the latest developments in tillage production.  For this week’s Tillage Edge, we hear from two of those presenters. Cara Mac Aodháin…

• Returning a better margin in 2027 – a preview of the Teagasc Crops Forum

  September 3, 2026 · 15 min

  Everyone in the industry is asking how tillage can remain competitive into the future. Poor yields are often blamed on the weather, but other factors such as rotations, soil management, and fertiliser can play a big role. Shay Phelan and…

• Harvest round up from Tillage Signpost farmers

  August 28, 2026 · 26 min

  The harvest of combinable crops is almost complete and for this episode of The Tillage Edge, Michael Hennessy speaks with Tillage Signpost farmers Tom Tierney (Kildare), Don Somers (Wexford) and Tom Barry (Cork) about their 2026…