Dairy
Dairygold and Teagasc launch new Joint Programme
Dairygold and Teagasc have launched a new four-year Joint Programme to support Dairygold Milk Suppliers in building profitable, sustainable and resilient dairy farm businesses. The initiative represents a significant investment in the knowledge, skills and future of dairy farming across the Dairygold catchment area.
21 July 2026
Dairy Calf to Beef – What Does the Future Hold?
Dr Padraig French, Head of Livestock Systems at Teagasc, who is closely involved in dairy-beef research, including the Ballyvadin Calf-to-Beef Demonstration Farm, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge.
20 July 2026
Managing reduced grass growth on dairy farms
Soil moisture availability is limited across much of the South and South‑East and there is little to no rain forecast in the coming days across the country. Several farms are experiencing below average growth rates, and MoSt grass growth predictions are reducing across most of the country. Dr Caitlin Looney, Teagasc Moorepark, tells us more.
20 July 2026
Getting footbaths right
A good footbath routine can reduce infectious lameness and improve hoof health. A well-designed footbath, used correctly, helps protect both animal welfare and farm profitability. Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, tells us more.
16 July 2026
Does your paddock size impact your herd performance?
The answer is yes - pasture allocation has an impact on our first lactation animals. As part of Grass10 Grazing Infrastructure Month, Caitlin Looney, Teagasc Moorepark, tells us more.
15 July 2026
Grass quality and reseeding focus on Teagasc/Lakeland Dairies demo farms
Advisor on the Teagasc / Lakeland Dairies joint programme, Sean Callan visits Cian Jobe in Co. Longford to see how his breeding and reseeding plans are progressing. He also provides an update on milk and grassland performance from the monitor farms.
14 July 2026
Managing fertiliser decisions in dry conditions
John O’Loughlin, Head of Sustainability at Grassland Agro, joins Stuart Childs on this episode of the Dairy Edge to discuss the impact of CBAM, fertiliser advice in dry conditions and two upcoming farm walks that will be worth attending this July.
13 July 2026
Importance of water supply during warm weather
With heatwave conditions confirmed in Moorepark, Dr. Paul Maher, Teagasc Moorepark, discusses the importance of water supply on dairy farms.
13 July 2026
From relief milker to dairy farmer: Cian Jobe’s journey into dairy farming
Longford dairy farmer, Cian Jobe’s journey into dairy farming is one that's likely to resonate with many young people interested in the industry.
13 July 2026
Trends in off-farm employment and pensions on Irish farms
Preliminary results of the National Farm Survey 2025 were presented earlier this week. Interesting trends in both farm holder and farm household (farmer and spouse) off-farm employment across farm systems were presented.
12 July 2026