Dairy
Mobility scoring of dairy cows
Lameness is a common problem on dairy farms and can have a major effect on cow health, welfare and overall performance. Padraig O’Connor writes on the role of regular mobility scoring – an effective tool available to dairy farmers to identify and reduce lameness.
1 June 2026
Compact calving and grassland management driving profitability in West Cork
A dairy enterprise growing from strength to strength, built on the cornerstones of compact calving and grassland management, James Daunt, a B&T Dairy Enterprise advisor based in the Teagasc Clonakilty, visits Denise Twomey to find out more about the dairy enterprise.
31 May 2026
Apply lime after grass silage harvest
With first cut grass silage now complete on many farms, Mark Plunkett, Signpost Programme Training & Development Specialist, writes the time is right to apply lime and help unlock valuable soil nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and increase the productivity of our soils.
27 May 2026
Keeping grass quality in check on the Teagasc / Lakeland Dairies demo farms
As June edges closer, Advisor on the Teagasc / Lakeland Dairies joint programme, Sean Callan takes a closer look at the actions demonstration farmers, including Killian Brennan, are taking to keep quality grass in the diet and protect milk solids production through the mid season.
26 May 2026
Securing the future of Irish dairying: Succession, progression and collaborative farming
This week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast focuses on generation renewal in Irish dairying and the challenges facing young farmers trying to enter and progress within the sector.
25 May 2026
Finding the optimum summer stocking rate
To correct/maintain grass quality through June, July and August, there must be flexibility in the grazing system, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, James Dunne writes on the importance of finding the optimum stocking rate.
25 May 2026
Don’t let the incorrect pre-grazing yield hit protein
Previous Teagasc research has shown the impact sward quality has on animal performance in a dairy herd, particularly on the protein percentage. This week, through its weekly newsletter, the Teagasc Grass10 team delved further into the reasons why dairy farmers should focus on pre-grazing yield to optimise protein percentage.
24 May 2026
Don’t bury your head in the sand on slurry storage requirements
From the October 1, 2028, dairy farms will have to comply with additional slurry and soiled water storage requirements.
22 May 2026
Adhere to buffer zones when spreading slurry
With first-cut silage underway and unsuitable spreading conditions earlier in the spring, many farmers will be presented with the opportunity to spread slurry over the coming weeks. Farmers and contractors, however, need to be aware of the required buffer zones.
20 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026