An extension corn agronomist says one tip for a successful planting season is avoiding pre-plant tillage when soils are too ...

Spring has arrived and tillage farmers are now entering one of their busiest times of the year, from a field work perspective ...

A major Crops and Technology open day is planned for Wednesday, 25th June at the Teagasc Crops Research Centre in Oak Park, Carlow.

Nano-agrochemicals and nanomedicine are two areas of active research. While there are some distinct differences there are areas of overlap and lessons which can be learned. Here, the authors ...

Choose a planting site for rhubarb which receives a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight, free from the shade of trees or buildings. Since rhubarb is a perennial, it should be planted to one side ...

By not tilling the soil and disrupting the world of the soil microbiome, organisms are able to do their job of capturing ...

A mass of glossy oval leaves on tree-like branching stems, the money plant (Crassula ovata) is one of the most distinctive indoor plants. It is prized in China and across the globe by practitioners of ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

Study: Redistributing soil can restore nutrients, improve water retention, and significantly boost crop yields on eroded ...

For much better results this month buy seedling plants, which can soon be planted out. If you are sowing seed, do so indoors on a heated propagator to speed up germination. When to harvest: June to ...

While you enjoy the blooms of these popular perennials in the spring, it's not the best time to plant them in your garden. Learn the best time to plant peonies for optimal growth and an armload of ...