Andy Doyle, M,Agr.Sc, tillage editor of The Farmers Journal, has worked with The Journal for past 28 years and is well known in all tillage areas of the country. His advice on the industry and his bank of knowledge is second to none. Before joining The Journal Andy was a researcher and lecturer at UCD.

Ciaran Collins is a crop specialist with Teagasc based in Moorepark, Co Cork.

Tim O ‘Donovan M.Agr.Sc,technical manager with Seedtech who he joined in 2016 having previously worked as tillage specialist with Teagasc.He has a wealth of in-depth arable experience.

Dr Louise Mcnamara,works in research in Teagasc Oakpark,has a phd from Maynooth. Is currently working on,the establishment and management of Ecological Focus Areas to enhance Ecosystem services and integtated pest management. She has also done research on BYDV in the Munster area.