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.
Thursday 1st August 2024
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.
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.
This section outlines the agronomy for the main forage crops grown in Ireland