Dairy
Why Signpost farmer Kieran McDermott is making lime a priority
Lime is a lot cheaper per tonne than fertiliser to buy and we need to be spreading it; some key words of wisdom from Lakeland Dairies Signpost farmer, Kieran McDermott who tells us why he’s prioritising lime applications on his farm.
2 September 2025
Dairy Edge: Collaborative Farming Options
Ruth Fennell, Collaborative Farming Specialist, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the various collaborative farming options that exist.
1 September 2025
Livestock handling: Looking to learn new skills?
World renowned livestock behaviour specialist, Miriam Parker will host two free livestock handling courses in September.
1 September 2025
Dairy farmer backing needed for Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme
Grappling with the dual challenges of an economy nearing full employment and an aging farming population, Irish dairy farmers have been urged to support the Farm Manager Apprentice Programme.
1 September 2025
Using the upturn to prepare for a downturn
John McCabe, Advisor on the Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme, shares some suggestions for diverting surplus cash towards areas that can provide high returns and that help reduce exposure to price and weather shocks.
30 August 2025
Milk quality award winners to host farm walk
The 2024 National Winners of the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards, the Kennedy family from Drangan House, Cahir, Co. Tipperary will host a Milk Quality Farm Walk, tomorrow, Thursday August 28 at 11.30am.
27 August 2025
Autumn focus on dairy farms
Dr. Aisling Claffey, Ruminant Nutrition Specialist at Teagasc, shares some key tasks to be considered on dairy farms over the coming weeks and months to set the farm up for a successful spring next year.
26 August 2025
The programme of events for Generational Renewal Week 2025
Generational renewal is a growing priority in Irish Agriculture and to highlight the opportunities in farming, Teagasc has organised five events to take place during generational renewal week, which will run from Monday, 8 September to Friday, 12 September.
25 August 2025
Building a bill of quantities
The Teagasc Dairy Specialist Team launched a Dairy Bill of Quantities tool in November 2024 to help dairy farmers benchmark their inputs and put more focus on the costs of producing milk, Padraig O’Connor tells us more.
25 August 2025
Young Kerry farmer brings stateside learnings home
Kerry farmer, Thomas O’Connor has brought valuable knowledge gained abroad back to his family farm located outside Tralee, Co. Kerry.
23 August 2025