Dairy

Don’t delay if short on fodder

A key message emerging from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, which took place in Oak Park Carlow, today, September 7, was the continued importance of farmers acting now rather than waiting until winter or spring.
7 September 2026

Grass growth recovering, but supplementary feeding ongoing

A meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee took place in Oak Park, Carlow, today, 7 September, to review the continuing impact of the 2026 drought on grass production and fodder supplies, and to consider the actions that can be taken now to support farmers through the autumn and into next spring.
7 September 2026

‘Innovating for Success’ Joint Dairy Programme launched by Kinisla and Teagasc

Building on 30 years of collaboration, Kinisla and Teagasc have launched a renewed three-year Joint Dairy Programme, ‘Innovating for Success’.
4 September 2026

Fertiliser advice for September

Dr. David Wall, Enterprise Leader of the farms and estate at Teagasc’s Environment Research Centre in Johnstown Castle, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the timing of fertiliser applications over the coming weeks to maximise the return from nutrients applied while minimising the risk to water quality.
4 September 2026

Grazing infrastructure upgrades to boost farm performance

Is there a way to improve grazing infrastructure to boost animal and financial performance while reducing labour demands? Nikki Kennedy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, looks at how simple upgrades can help farmers improve grass utilisation and grazing efficiency.
31 August 2026

Solar PV systems: Economically viable and environmentally beneficial on dairy farms

A new study shows that solar photovoltaic systems can reduce emissions and energy costs on dairy farms, with spring-calving systems showing slightly stronger economic and environmental performance.
30 August 2026

Joe Patton on dealing with the feed and fodder situation

Joe Patton, Head of the Teagasc Dairy Knowledge Transfer Programme, joins James Dunne with an update on the current situation on dairy farms across the country following the prolonged period of dry weather.
26 August 2026

Assessing Winter Feed Stocks

This year, completing a fodder budget could be one of the most important tasks any farmer undertakes. Keith Fahy, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, tells us more.
26 August 2026

Farmers invited to series of fodder clinics

Starting on Wednesday, August 26, Teagasc has organised a series of fodder clinics for farmers located in the counties most impacted by the drought.
25 August 2026

Is nitrogen distributed evenly across your farm?

Chemical and organic fertiliser may be applied evenly across a farm throughout the year, but it may not get taken up evenly.
24 August 2026