Author: Adam King

Spring 2026 Agronomy Update

Crop Walking The importance of continuous, detailed assessment of crops on a field-to-field basis is vital. Plant counts are a key tool in determining the potential yield of each crop.

Spring Open Days 2026

Navan & CloneeThursday 19th March Mullingar & DromoneFriday 20th March Refreshments available Open to 7pm

The 42-Day Window That Drives Success

The transition period – defined as the 21 days before and after calving. This is a critical 42-day window that can make or break the success of a dairy cow’s

Autumn 2025 Agronomy Update

Cover Crops There are numerous soil, crop, and environmental advantages to including cover crops into your cropping rotation. In addition to decreasing nutrient losses, soil erosion and soil compaction, cover

Drummonds Trial Site Open Evening 2025

On June 19th Drummonds hosted their trial site open evening for 2025. A fantastic turnout with a huge crowd of farmers from all over Ireland and Northern Ireland. They had

June 2025 Agronomy Update

Wheat Many crops of wheat are well under control for Septoria. This is due to the dry spring preventing the fungal disease getting a strong hold of the lower leaves.

Drummonds Cereals Open Day 2025

Drummonds Ltd are delighted to invite you to our Cereals Open Day 2025. Date: June 19th 2025Time: 6.00pm sharp Venue: Drummonds Trial Farm, Termonfeckin, Drogheda, Co. Louth (A92 HR82) On

May 2025 Agronomy Update

Winter Barley Winter barley crops across north-east of Ireland are progressing well, following rain after a dry March. Dry spells have allowed for timely field operations, including nitrogen applications, growth

February 2025 Agronomy Update

Spring Seed Now is the time to get ordering your spring seed for the upcoming planting season. Drummonds are offering some of the leading varieties that are on the recommended

January 2025 Agronomy Update

AgriPhos With winter cropping coming to an end as we leave 2024 behind us it is time to start thinking about 2025 and making agronomic plans in cropping and nutrient