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The Tillage Edge

Teagasc
Grass Weeds
Black Grass
Italian Ryegrass
Spring Crops
Teagasc
Bromes
Wild Oats
Tillage Farming
Maize
Crop Management
Monitoring
Resistance Management
Winter Wheat
Crops
Winter Crops
Disease Control
Fertilizer Register
Wheat
Spring Wheat
Weather Conditions

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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Rising tensions in the Middle East have once again caused volatility in fertiliser markets, pushing prices higher and creating uncertainty. With these costs increasing, there is renewed focus on ensuring fertiliser applications are closely matched to... more

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With the arrival of spring weather, Teagasc tillage specialists Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan join the podcast to discuss the priority agronomy tasks for the coming weeks.

Soils remain quite wet on many farms, and both Ciaran and Shay caution again... more

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Sheila Alves, a researcher in Teagasc, Oak Park and Cork-based Teagasc tillage advisor, Michael McCarthy, join this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss what growers need to know about spring beans for the 2026 season.

“With margins remaining competitive ... more

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Working with the EU funded VALPRO Path project team, Michael Hennessy visits agricultural grain drying and storage specialists McArthur BDC in the UK.  

Michael speaks with John McArthur about the company’s work installing large-scale grain storage ... more

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Recent Guests

Veronica Nyhan
Soil and plant specialist with Chagas
Chagas
Episode: Getting the Most from Fertilisers as Prices Rise
John McArthur
Owner of McArthur BDC specializing in grain drying and processing systems
McArthur BDC
Episode: Home-Grown Protein: Opportunities for Beans in Poultry Feed
Siobhán Kavanagh
Communications and Engagement Specialist with the Signpost Farm Program.
Signpost Farm Program
Episode: Why your sustainability story deserves recognition – 2025 winner, Don Somers, on the importance of the Environmental Sustainability Award
Dr. Ewen Mullins
Head of Crop Science at Teagasc
Teagasc
Episode: A Preview of the National Tillage Conference 2026
Dr. Richie Hackett
A crop researcher in Teagasc Oak Park
Teagasc
Episode: Cover Crop Control Options Explained
Francis Quigley
Farm machinery specialist
Chagas
Episode: A winter project - building your own GPS autosteer system
Don Somers
Wexford farmer and award-winning sustainable tillage practitioner
Episode: The award-winning sustainable tillage farm
Conor Kavanagh
Teagasc tillage advisor based in Tipperary
Teagasc
Episode: Post-emerge weed control and aphid control in winter cereals
Professor Andrew McGuire
A researcher and agronomist at Washington State University, focusing on evidence-based agriculture.
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Episode: Make every input count: adding to the bottom line

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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#192
United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts
#29
Ireland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#51
Finland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#128
Belgium/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Getting the Most from Fertilisers as Prices Rise
Q: Well, Veronica, if a farmer can get their hands on organic manures, is there a specific part of the farm that should target first?
Target the lowest phosphorus index first, since phosphorus is the most expensive nutrient to build up, and then tailor the organic manure choice to the soil's needs, with cattle slurry being high in potassium and pig slurry potentially better for building phosphorus.
Why your sustainability story deserves recognition – 2025 winner, Don Somers, on the importance of the Environmental Sustainability Award
Q: What advice do you have for tillage farmers applying for the awards in 2026?
Farmers should seek advice from their advisors and reflect on the actions taken on their farms to highlight their sustainability practices in their applications.
Prove It: Tillage Farmers’ AgNav Data & the Case for Low Carbon Grain
Q: Can they go back and add information for previous years?
Yes, they can go back as far as 2018 to add past data into the system.
Prove It: Tillage Farmers’ AgNav Data & the Case for Low Carbon Grain
Q: How does the farmer get into it from here and get registered?
They need to go to the AgNav website and follow a simple registration process which takes about two to three minutes.
Prove It: Tillage Farmers’ AgNav Data & the Case for Low Carbon Grain
Q: What would you say to that farmer?
There are values in it for those individually, particularly on the nutrition side with fertilizer being a major part of carbon footprint.

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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. John McArthur
3. Siobhán Kavanagh
4. Dr. Ewen Mullins
5. Dr. Richie Hackett
6. Francis Quigley
7. Don Somers
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