Adapting to rising costs and climate challenges
Brendan Burke discusses this season’s crop performance and management strategies on the Tillage Edge podcast. The conversation highlights Oak Park’s role in pioneering innovations for Irish tillage farming amid changing weather patterns and economic pressures.
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Brendan Burke, farm manager at Teagasc’s Oak Park research farm in Carlow, recently joined podcast host Michael Hennessy on the Tillage Edge podcast to reflect on the current season’s progress. They examined how the weather conditions have impacted crop development and yields, challenges that mirror those faced by tillage farmers nationwide.
Burke shared valuable insights into crop performance, key decisions made throughout the season, and lessons learned from managing crops under increasingly unpredictable climatic conditions. The discussion also emphasised Oak Park’s critical role in testing and validating new technologies and crop management practices that benefit Irish tillage farming.
Looking ahead, Teagasc will host the Rooted in Health event on Friday, 30 October, at Oak Park, Carlow. This practical tillage gathering will focus on cover crops, soil health, and farmer wellbeing, featuring demonstrations of cover crop establishment methods and soil health assessment techniques. Farmers can avail of a free Heart Foundation Health Check on the day, but booking is essential. Further details are available on the official Teagasc website.
Burke shared valuable insights into crop performance, key decisions made throughout the season, and lessons learned from managing crops under increasingly unpredictable climatic conditions. The discussion also emphasised Oak Park’s critical role in testing and validating new technologies and crop management practices that benefit Irish tillage farming.
Looking ahead, Teagasc will host the Rooted in Health event on Friday, 30 October, at Oak Park, Carlow. This practical tillage gathering will focus on cover crops, soil health, and farmer wellbeing, featuring demonstrations of cover crop establishment methods and soil health assessment techniques. Farmers can avail of a free Heart Foundation Health Check on the day, but booking is essential. Further details are available on the official Teagasc website.
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