Dairy
Signpost dairy farmer seeing the benefits of solar installation
Signpost dairy farmer seeing the benefits of solar installation Richard Starrett, a dairy farmer participating in the Teagasc Signpost Programme, has returned to the market and installed a second batch of solar panels on his farm. In this article, he shares his reasons why. Solar panels have been a feature here since […]
28 December 2024
Get the transition right to set the herd up for success in 2025
Get the transition right to set the herd up for success in 2025 During the dry cow period, there are a number of key pillars to get right to ensure the successful transition of the herd into early lactation, Aisling Claffey, Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Specialist, tells us more. Body condition score Ensure […]
23 December 2024
New cost control tool for dairy farmers
New cost control tool for dairy farmers Dairy farmers attending the Teagasc National Dairy Conference were given a first look at a new tool to enable better cost control on their farms. Showcased by Patrick Gowing, Dairy Specialist, and Nora O’Donovan, Dairy Advisor on the Dairygold Joint Programme, the Teagasc Dairy Farm […]
20 December 2024
No chlorine, No problem
No chlorine, No problem The implementation of minimum chlorate technologies across the dairy chain has facilitated the production of milk and dairy products with levels of chlorate residue superior to European Union and customer demands, whilst maintaining microbiological quality. Chlorate is a degradation byproduct of chlorine that can disrupt proper functioning of […]
18 December 2024
Fertiliser planning: Soil sampling is essential
Fertiliser planning: Soil sampling is essential Reminding us that now is the ideal time of the year to soil sample your farm, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Mark Treacy explores its role in effective nutrient management and fertiliser planning for the year ahead. The use of organic and artificial fertiliser is a key […]
16 December 2024
Listen: The key messages from the Dairy Conference workshops
0 Listen: The key messages from the Dairy Conference workshops The coverage of the Teagasc National Dairy Conference in Limerick continues of this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast. The theme of this year’s conference was Robust Dairy Farming for Future Challenges. As part of the conference, there were six practical workshops […]
9 December 2024
Start now for good calf immunity
0 Start now for good calf immunity Calves are born without their own immunity and rely on the colostrum received from their dams to gain it. However, this process is fraught with risk. Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs takes a closer looks at these risks and highlights actions farmers can take to […]
9 December 2024
Dairy Farm Management class of 2024 graduate
0 Dairy Farm Management class of 2024 graduate The 2024 graduates of the Teagasc/UCD level 7 Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management were presented with their diplomas at an awards ceremony at Teagasc Moorepark on Tuesday, 3 December. The awards were presented by Dr. Padraig French, Teagasc Moorepark, and Associate Professor in Dairy […]
7 December 2024
2024’s final grassland challenge
0 2024’s final grassland challenge With cows returning indoors and the dust settling on the 2024 grazing year, the unforgiving nature of the year that’s been could have one final grassland management challenge to give – lower grass availability next February. As part of her presentation titled ‘Future metrics for pasture production and […]
5 December 2024
Practice change required to improve water quality
0 Practice change required to improve water quality All sectors of Irish agriculture will have to implement practice change to achieve the desired improvements in Ireland’s water quality status, Director of Research in Teagasc, Professor Pat Dillon told a packed house at the Teagasc National Dairy Conference in Limerick on November 27. Stressing […]
4 December 2024