Dairy
Reducing somatic cell count this spring
Elevated Somatic Cell Count (SCC) is one of the most significant hidden costs on Irish dairy farms. Here, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, James Dunne shares practical and timely advice for managing SCC in freshly calved cows.
9 February 2026
Grass10 update: Priorities for the week ahead
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher explains why opening farm cover measurement should be prioritised this week.
7 February 2026
February focus: Fresh cows, quality colostrum and early grazing planning
Padraig O’Connor, Dairy Technician with Teagasc in Grange, joins Stuart Childs on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast, sharing tips and advice for the month of February.
5 February 2026
Examine all costs now
As the New Year progresses and the workload of the upcoming calving campaign kicks off, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Patrick Gowing reminds dairy farmers to take stock of how their systems performed in 2025 and to identify changes for the coming year.
3 February 2026
Choose your perfect partnership
A partnership agreement is a really sensible way to smooth the succession process. Ruth Fennell, Collaborative Farming Specialist, outlines how Registered Farm Partnerships (RFP) are often seen as the first step in a family’s succession story and profiles the O’Connell family who farm outside Carrick-on-Suir in Co. Waterford.
2 February 2026
TB update: Understanding the recent changes for your dairy herd
TB continues to be a major challenge for the dairy sector, with herd incidence rising above 6% in 2024. There are now significant changes being introduced through the new TB Action Plan.
2 February 2026
Farm smart and claim these seven supports
Starting out in farming is exciting. But you’ll need all the help you can get so make sure you take advantage of all available supports. James McDonnell, Farm Management Specialist, Teagasc outlines seven key supports farmers should avail of.
27 January 2026
Working together: The Murphys’ story
The formation of a family farm partnership between Joe Murphy and his parents, Michael and Catherine, has allowed new blood to enter and develop their farming system in Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny.
26 January 2026
TB changes – what they mean to your farm
A TB Update webinar took place on Tuesday, 20 January, which outlined the new bovine TB Action Plan and what it means at farm level.
26 January 2026
Mindful advice when spreading slurry and protecting our waters
With the slurry spreading opening date fast approaching for farmers, ASSAP Advisor, Joseph Maher gives us key tips and advice on how best to use slurry, while making sure we protect our environment and our waters.
23 January 2026