Welcome to the first crop crack of 2025. Ground conditions are in excellent order and in contrast to the past two springs, ...

The good weather of late has taken some pressure off farmers. There is plenty of work to be done, but the weather is there to ...

Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Meath, Waterford, and Laois where farmers are embracing the use of organic manures on their ...

Wisteria should be pruned regularly and is better suited for growing on a strong arbor or trellis. Roses are incredibly romantic, so why shouldn't you plant a line of shrubby roses or a trellised ...

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens.

Growing your first garden — or your first plant, for that matter — can feel intimidating. But it’s not as complicated as it seems. Curiosity and the habits you form early on, plus the plants ...

Richard urges people not to plant crops that are too thick ... To maximise growth, it is essential that a crop is drilled at the correct time of year when the seedbed is the right temperature. Finally ...