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The Tillage Edge

Teagasc
Teagasc
Soil Health
Crop Rotation
Organic Manures
Spring Barley
Agronomy
Oilseed Rape
Winter Wheat
Yellow Rust
Tillage Farming
Farm Succession Planning
Sustainability
Winter Barley
Agriculture
Winter Cereals
Grass Weeds
Chagas
Wheat
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus
Herbicide Resistance

The Tillage Edge is Teagasc's weekly tillage podcast, presented by Michael Hennessy, bringing you weekly episodes covering the agronomy needs of crops throughout the season with input from Teagasc researchers and views from across the industry. The Tillage Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

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Latest Episodes

Michael McCarthy, a Teagasc tillage advisor, and Tom Barry, a farmer near Mallow, Cork, discuss how crops in their area are progressing.

This spring brought three distinct planting windows and Michael is concerned about the later two as emergence is... more

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Jim McCarthy, who is farming a large tract of land in Romania, joins this week’s Tillage Edge to talk about the progress on his farm over the past few months.  

Jim talks about the changes in establishment system and how this is helping maintain yie... more

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Weed control is becoming more difficult with herbicide resistance of one or more weeds now on most farms.  For this episode of The Tillage Edge, Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan, Tillage Specialists at Teagasc, explain how to get good weed control in s... more

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Dr. Louise McNamara, a researcher with Teagasc, is on this week’s Tillage Edge to talk about the threat posed by aphids and, consequently, BYDV this season.

Louise explains that the thresholds, or triggers for action, are similar to previous years, ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Barry
Farmer
Marlow, Cork
Episode: Crop Update from the South of the Country
Michael McCarthy
Chagas-Tillage advisor
Chagas-Tillage (Cork)
Episode: Crop Update from the South of the Country
Jim McCarthy
Farmer with large landholdings in northeastern Romania
Episode: Cover Crops and Cashflow: Jim McCarthy on Farming in Romania
Ciaran Collins
Tillage Specialist in CHAgas
Chagas/Teagasc
Episode: Controlling weeds and wild oats in spring cereals
Shay Phelan
Tillage Specialist in CHAgas
Chagas/Teagasc
Episode: Controlling weeds and wild oats in spring cereals
Louise McNamara
Teagasc researcher
Teagasc
Episode: How important will BYDV control be in 2026?
John Spink
Head of the Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme at Chagas
Chagas
Episode: The Tillage Roadmap: Ambitious targets for the tillage sector
Ewen Mullins
Head of Crop Research at Oak Park
Oak Park (Teagasc research centre)
Episode: The Tillage Roadmap: Ambitious targets for the tillage sector
Richie Hackett
Researcher focusing on nitrogen inputs across crops
Teagasc
Episode: Tailoring nitrogen for better returns

Host

Michael Hennessy
Host of The Tillage Edge, Teagasc

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Great seasonal resource with Top guests

    Many thanks for the all the work that goes into this podcast Michael.

    Always discussing the hot topic of the day, and bringing a very informative and experienced panel of experts for advice. A Great resource while on the move, or having a cuppa in the evening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James F74
    Ireland2 years ago

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Shows are consistently informative and relevant to tillage practice and policy.
Great seasonal resource with Top guests: listeners appreciate hot topics and expert panels.
High-quality discussions with practical takeaways for on-the-go listening.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#20
Ireland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#206
Finland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#249
New Zealand/Government

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Cover Crops and Cashflow: Jim McCarthy on Farming in Romania
Q: How have no-till and cover crops affected your fertilizer use and soil health?
No-till has significantly reduced production costs and improved soil structure, with higher organic matter and better moisture retention; nitrogen management has become more nuanced, with some blocks getting reduced fertilizer while still achieving strong yields.
Cover Crops and Cashflow: Jim McCarthy on Farming in Romania
Q: What are the main challenges you're facing this planting season in Romania?
He notes unusually prolonged cold damp winters, delayed spring seeding, and the need to dry sunflowers due to high energy costs, which has forced adaptations in harvest timing and processing.
Controlling weeds and wild oats in spring cereals
Q: Is there a specific recommendation for controlling wild oats?
Shay explains that spring barley is particularly challenging for wild oats and that early use of a wild-oat herbicide (e.g., Axial Pro) is key, with attention to timing (mid tillering) and ensuring full leaf coverage; he also covers combining with broadleaf herbicides and potential tank mixes.
Controlling weeds and wild oats in spring cereals
Q: Shay, can I start with you first? You might just maybe walk us through a typical weed spectrum, if there is such a thing that people would expect to see in spring cereals.
Shay outlines common spring cereal weeds like charlock, chickweed, cleavers, fat hen, groundsel, poppy, corn marigold, speedwells, chickweed, and red shank, stressing that spectra vary by field and region but start with a field-by-field weed survey to plan management.
The Tillage Roadmap: Ambitious targets for the tillage sector
Q: How can Irish cereals gain a premium in the market for sustainability and low carbon footprint?
By demonstrating through data in AgNav and LCA tools that Irish grain has a lower carbon footprint and by enabling schemes that reward sustainability with premiums, driving demand for Irish grain.

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A weekly, practitioner-focused show centered on tillage and broader agronomy topics, featuring Teagasc researchers and industry guests. Episodes routinely cover crop physiology, disease management, soil health, market dynamics, and sustainable farming practices, with clear emphasis on practical strategies for farmers and agribusiness professionals. Noteworthy traits include strong ties to Teagasc research, a practical hands-on angle (from DIY tech to field management), and guest profiles that blend technical experts with successful practitioners, making it useful for listeners looking to stay ahead on crop performance, profitability, and sustainability.

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2. Michael McCarthy
3. Jim McCarthy
4. Ciaran Collins
5. Shay Phelan
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7. John Spink
8. Ewen Mullins

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