Dairy
Investing in new genetics to improve herd performance
Investing in new genetics to improve herd performance James Dunne, Teagasc Winter Milk Specialist, looks at an option available to farmers this autumn to improve and accelerate the genetic potential of their herds. One question which is often asked at farm level is where to invest in the farm to get the […]
10 October 2023
Assess your starting point before committing to ‘panicky’ derogation solutions
0 Assess your starting point before committing to ‘panicky’ derogation solutions With the upper limit of the nitrates derogation to reduce to 220kg of organic nitrogen per hectare from January 1, 2024 for some locations, farmers have been urged to study their own farm’s organic nitrogen figures carefully to see what impact – […]
9 October 2023
The dairy farmers leading sustainability efforts
0 The dairy farmers leading sustainability efforts As part of Sustainability Week, dairy farmers John and Brendan Walsh join Emma-Louise Coffey on this week’s episode of The Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the evolution in their farming practices in an effort to improve the sustainability of the farm system. Brendan explains that, while […]
9 October 2023
Dairy farm management tips for the autumn ahead
0 Dairy farm management tips for the autumn ahead John McCabe, Teagasc-Aurivo Joint Programme, tells us that wet weather, milk price and policy are causing a lot of frustration to dairy farmers but we need to continue to think about improving the running of our systems. John provides some management hints for the […]
8 October 2023
Survey of milking equipment and milking management practices on Irish dairy farm
0 Survey of milking equipment and milking management practices on Irish dairy farm Alice Walsh, Pablo Silva Bolona and John Upton tell us how recent expansion of dairy herd size has posed challenges with regard to milking times, milking technique and mastitis control strategies. There is a gap in knowledge with regard to […]
6 October 2023
Unlocking the potential of heavy soils dairy farms
0 Unlocking the potential of heavy soils dairy farms Improving soil fertility, grazing infrastructure, grazing management and herd genetics are key priorities in the Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme. James Dunne Teagasc Dairy Knowledge Transfer Specialist tells us more. One common question when dealing with farms which are of moderate to poorly drained soil […]
2 October 2023
Organic Dairying – A conversion experience
Organic Dairying – A conversion experience Kevin O’Hanlon has seen profits, biodiversity and work-life balance improve. Emissions have been cut by 25% – since converting a Wexford farm to organic dairying. Teagasc Organic Specialist Joe Kelleher and Kevin tell the story Kevin O’Hanlon is one of the 70 fully organic dairy farmers […]
30 September 2023
Sealant of approval
Sealant of approval Research at Teagasc is aiming to identify and provide recommendations to farmers on using teat sealant alone at dry-off in uninfected cows. This will help reduce antibiotic use in dairy farms without negative impact on udder health. Infusing cows’ teats with intramammary antibiotics at dry-off has been a common […]
28 September 2023
Let’s Talk Dairy – Key Messages from the Winter Milk Open Day
Let’s Talk Dairy – Key Messages from the Winter Milk Open Day On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Michael Dineen, Senior Research Officer at Teagasc, to discuss the key messages from the National Winter Milk Open Day. Elsewhere in the webinar, Joseph Dunphy, […]
28 September 2023
Key requirements for calf sheds on dairy farms
Key requirements for calf sheds on dairy farms Although the start of the spring-calving season is months away, farmers have an opportunity now to make adaptions to their calf sheds that will benefit calf health and performance next spring. Tom Fallon, Farm Buildings and Infrastructure Specialist, tells us the five key requirements […]
25 September 2023