Nutrient Guide for tillage Crops ( Teagasc Green book)

Information extracted from the Teagasc Green Book for MAJOR & MICRO NUTRIENT ADVICE FOR PRODUCTIVE AGRICULTURAL CROPS

Winter Rye

The area of rye has increased in recent years mainly due to market availability for the crop and as an alternative to winter wheat or barley.

Maize

Fodder beet

Cereal pests

Aphids, leatherjackets and slugs are the main pests of cereals in Ireland. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques are central to pest management and to reduce crop loss.