Dairy
Refocus on grass production needed on dairy farms
It is core to the dairy sector’s competitiveness but, on average, grass output is lagging behind demand, Dr. Michael O’Donovan and Dr. Michael Egan from Teagasc Moorepark tell us more.
16 June 2025
Maintaining grass quality
Maintaining grass quality With the right approach to grazing management, and by following mid-season grazing targets, high-quality leafy grass can be maintained throughout the season. The key objective over the coming weeks on dairy farms will be to maintain an adequate supply of high-quality grass ahead of the herd. To achieve this, […]
14 June 2025
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites Extensively proven and widely promoted as a key technology to reduce greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from Irish grass-based systems, promising early results from a major Teagasc study should serve to instil further confidence in protected urea. As a climate mitigation technology, the […]
12 June 2025
Farming in ‘clover’ in Ballylooby
Farming in ‘clover’ in Ballylooby Hundreds of visitors, ranging from young to old, visited the Walsh family’s dairy farm in Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary yesterday evening to see the steps the award-winning dairy farm is taking to protect the environment. Farming in tune with nature, John and Brendan Walsh were the overall winners […]
11 June 2025
Summer nitrogen usage, clover and slurry
Summer nitrogen usage, clover and slurry Recent rain, recovering grass growth rates and good clover content mean farmers need to focus on maximising nitrogen (N) utilisation across the farm, Teagasc Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Liz Duffy shares some key tips. In this article, I will focus on knowing your N allowance, […]
10 June 2025
Key management decisions for grass-clover swards
0 Key management decisions for grass-clover swards On this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast, James Dunne is joined by Teagasc grassland researcher, Dr. Mike Egan to discuss the correct management of grass-clover swards to ensure high levels of pasture and animal performance. Mike also discusses the findings from the recent external […]
9 June 2025
Where to from here for the Irish dairy industry?
0 Where to from here for the Irish dairy industry? The Moorepark 2025 Open Day will offer a blueprint for the dairy sector’s future, with the emphasis on protecting and enhancing the fundamental advantages of our grass-based production system, Head of Teagasc Animal & Grassland Innovation and Research Programme, Laurence Shalloo writes. Dairy […]
9 June 2025
Farmers’ views: Courage needed to lower emissions
0 Farmers’ views: Courage needed to lower emissions Just two of the many farmers leading the way on Ireland’s journey to lower agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, John Walsh and Edwin Thompson illustrated why courage and adaptability are key to sustainable farming in today’s world. As part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and […]
9 June 2025
Listen: Grazing update with Tim Walsh in Co. Kerry
0 Listen: Grazing update with Tim Walsh in Co. Kerry On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses current grazing advice as some farms are coming into surplus grass, and he has a grazing update from Tim Walsh in Co. Kerry. This week’s Grass10 newsletter For more episodes from the Dairy […]
7 June 2025
Get snapping – ‘This is Dairying’ Photo Competition launched
0 Get snapping – ‘This is Dairying’ Photo Competition launched Teagasc, with the support of FBD Insurance, is delighted to launch the ‘This is Dairying’ photo competition in the lead-up to the Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day which is taking place in early July. Running throughout the month of June, this year’s competition […]
6 June 2025