Cornelius (aka Con) Traas
@theapplefarmer.bsky.social
Fruit Grower. University Lecturer. Horticultural Scientist. Drinks Manufacturer (juices, cider, spirits). Sustainable Food Production Systems. Statistics hobbyist.
These are a bad combination. Hail showers, especially more severe ones with larger hailstones, can devastate apple crops in minutes. Luckily our harvest is finished now, so the hail shower that struck today could do no damage.
November 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
These are a bad combination. Hail showers, especially more severe ones with larger hailstones, can devastate apple crops in minutes. Luckily our harvest is finished now, so the hail shower that struck today could do no damage.
Reducing tillage increases biodiversity. The Base Ireland discussion group promotes reduced tillage to fatmers.
www.baseireland.ie
www.baseireland.ie
October 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Reducing tillage increases biodiversity. The Base Ireland discussion group promotes reduced tillage to fatmers.
www.baseireland.ie
www.baseireland.ie
Once again at Colemans farm (Castlemagner) for a @ul field trip. Regenerative farming, what people think of food production etc on the agrnda this morning.
October 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Once again at Colemans farm (Castlemagner) for a @ul field trip. Regenerative farming, what people think of food production etc on the agrnda this morning.
I had a good day today. Spoke at length about craft cider at Blas na hEireann in Dingle, won a bronze for our apple crisps in the snack category, and then a bronze (up against major competitors) in the spirits category, for The 80 apple brandy with The Tipperary Distillery.
October 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I had a good day today. Spoke at length about craft cider at Blas na hEireann in Dingle, won a bronze for our apple crisps in the snack category, and then a bronze (up against major competitors) in the spirits category, for The 80 apple brandy with The Tipperary Distillery.
For context.
September 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
For context.
With sincere gratitude to @russparsons.bsky.social for creating this article in @irishtimes.com today.
September 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
With sincere gratitude to @russparsons.bsky.social for creating this article in @irishtimes.com today.
At Brookfield Farm today. For the final Field Exchange symposium.
Similar topics to the ASA conference in Cork yesterday.
Similar topics to the ASA conference in Cork yesterday.
September 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
At Brookfield Farm today. For the final Field Exchange symposium.
Similar topics to the ASA conference in Cork yesterday.
Similar topics to the ASA conference in Cork yesterday.
Just about half way through the Agricultural Science Association conference. Great topics and speakers.
September 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Just about half way through the Agricultural Science Association conference. Great topics and speakers.
They're all going after the McGregor voters.
August 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
They're all going after the McGregor voters.
Beautiful Paula. We're picking Discovery at the moment. Ambassy next (see pic).
August 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Beautiful Paula. We're picking Discovery at the moment. Ambassy next (see pic).
Victoria plums, which this damn app insists on turning on their side. Probably the most reliable plums to grow in Ireland.
August 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Victoria plums, which this damn app insists on turning on their side. Probably the most reliable plums to grow in Ireland.
My Broccoli is under imminent threat. On the other hand, large white cabbage butterflies are so pretty.
August 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
My Broccoli is under imminent threat. On the other hand, large white cabbage butterflies are so pretty.
Nothing better.
August 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Nothing better.
Spotted this in the orchard too.
August 2, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Spotted this in the orchard too.
*Biodiversity is essential to human survival. (See Alt text).
August 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
*Biodiversity is essential to human survival. (See Alt text).
The biodiversity is eating my broccoli this morning.
August 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The biodiversity is eating my broccoli this morning.
Absolutely masses of grain being delivered to my local Tirlán in Clonag Derrygrath this lunchtime. Perfectly dry, so no drying costs, which is always a bonus on a dry year. Barley pictured on left, wheat bring tipped on right. Also oil seed rape and oats not pictured. @agriland.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Absolutely masses of grain being delivered to my local Tirlán in Clonag Derrygrath this lunchtime. Perfectly dry, so no drying costs, which is always a bonus on a dry year. Barley pictured on left, wheat bring tipped on right. Also oil seed rape and oats not pictured. @agriland.bsky.social
Headline news in Scotland.
July 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Headline news in Scotland.
As reported in Scotland.
July 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As reported in Scotland.
Clonmel Repair Cafe and Toy Library. Saturday July 28th.
July 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Clonmel Repair Cafe and Toy Library. Saturday July 28th.
July 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It isn't innovation when it's Wild West though.
July 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
It isn't innovation when it's Wild West though.
One of our two wildflower areas, this one only sown in early summer, after we removed a four acre orchard last winter. A few years like this and then back to apples is the plan.
July 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
One of our two wildflower areas, this one only sown in early summer, after we removed a four acre orchard last winter. A few years like this and then back to apples is the plan.
Another picture for the prunusdomphiles.
July 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Another picture for the prunusdomphiles.