Summer 2026 Agronomy Update
June 9, 2026
Winter Barley Across the northeast of Ireland, Winter Barley crops are progressing well where they survived the extremely wet winter. Plenty of bare patches in fields but the crops that
Winter Barley Across the northeast of Ireland, Winter Barley crops are progressing well where they survived the extremely wet winter. Plenty of bare patches in fields but the crops that
We will be hosting an open evening at our Trial Site in Termonfeckin on Thursday 18th June. On display will be: Thursday 18th June 2026 at 7pm. Termonfeckin, Co. Louth,
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.
Navan & CloneeThursday 19th March Mullingar & DromoneFriday 20th March Refreshments available Open to 7pm
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
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
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
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 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
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