The Tillage Edge

Despite the cold weather, oilseed rape is actively growing.  Management decisions are needed on most crops in the coming days and weeks and on this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, John Spink, the Head of Crops, Environment and Land Use (CELUP) in Teagasc, discusses the tools and management which should be used by all farmers growing oilseed rape to ensure high yield later in the year.
 
John says the Green Area Index (GAI) is a critical measurement for all crops to determine the level and timing for nitrogen.  

“It is easy for growers to put too much nitrogen onto crops which will reduce yield by producing excessive flowers and also increase lodging,” he told Michael Hennessy.
 
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What is The Tillage Edge?

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