Dairy
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
Breeding for Bovine TB resistance
The uncertainty around trade restrictions, increased labour demand, pressure on housing and feed, and the mental toll of a bovine tuberculosis (bTB) breakdown all add up to significant stress for farmers.
18 May 2026
Claire Mooney on water quality tips
Claire Mooney, Catchment Coordinator for the Suir, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss practical tips for farmers in relation to improving water quality.
18 May 2026
Breeding targets for 2026
Key breeding targets need to be achieved to ensure days in milk per year and workload are optimised, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Martina Gormley reminds us of some of the key targets.
18 May 2026
A closer look at responses to concentrate feeding at grass
With mid-season grazing rotations now underway, Dr. Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, shared key advice on concentrate supplementation rates.
14 May 2026