Wheat and barley crops have wintered well
Wheat crops have wintered well, according to Shay Phelan of Teagasc, who says that, “Plant stands of 200+ per square metre are common this year. And for the vast majority of these plants there are three or even four tillers in play.” A crop density of 800-900 shoots per m² could be expected for winter wheat. “And in the vast majority of cases, growers are attaining these objectives. The only exceptions…