Dairy
Identifying problem cows early: David Hally’s approach
Preparing early for the upcoming breeding season is key for Tipperary dairy farmer, David Hally who places a focus on cow fertility and grassland management to drive fertility results on his farm.
13 April 2026
Making high quality silage for dairy farms
Silage quality for the milking herd and the replacement heifer enterprise needs to be 74 DMD+, while 68-70 DMD silage is adequate for the dry cow period.
13 April 2026
Maximising synchronisation success
As part of Teagasc Dairy Breeding Week, Dr Stephen Butler, Teagasc Researcher spoke to Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to provide an insight into how to maximise the success of a synchronisation programme.
12 April 2026
Better Farming for Water with Pat Dillon
Water quality continues to be a major focus for the agricultural industry, and while farmers are already making changes on farm, there is increasing emphasis on how practical actions can improve water quality outcomes at catchment level.
7 April 2026
Analysing the first milk recording of the year
Pádraig O Connor, Teagasc Dairy Technician discusses the importance of analysing the first milk recording of the year to assess herd health and identify mastitis early.
6 April 2026
Continuous progress is building this Cork business
Farming outside Midleton in Cork, Denis Hickey buys and rears dairy calves on a 90-acre farm with his wife Aine and their four children. Gordon Peppard, Teagasc DairyBeef500 advisor, tells us about about the Hickey family farm.
5 April 2026
Teagasc’s Cliona Ryan Wins BISAS Communication Award for Impactful Livestock Genomics Campaign
Teagasc researcher Dr. Cliona Ryan has received the BISAS Communication in Marketing Excellence Award for her innovative campaign translating complex genomic research into practical tools for farmers.
1 April 2026
The Future of Irish Dairy Breeding with Donagh Berry
Prof. Donagh Berry, Quantitative Geneticist at Teagasc Moorepark, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the future of Irish Dairy Breeding Programmes.
31 March 2026
New Dairy Calf-to-Beef Manual Launched
A new Dairy Calf-to-Beef Manual, produced by the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team, was launched recently in Teagasc Moorepark, by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD.
31 March 2026
Dairy Breeding Week 2026
The breeding season on Irish dairy farms has become increasingly concentrated in the late April to June period. Dairy Breeding Week, takes place from Monday, 30th March to Friday, 3rd April, and aims to provide timely information and reminders for farmers on important genetic and technical issues underpinning a successful dairy breeding season.
30 March 2026