Dairy
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
The timing of applications to maximise return
As part of Nutrient Management Week, Grass10 Campaign Manager, John Maher talks about the time of applications to maximise their return.
21 January 2026
ReNure: A New Opportunity for Irish Dairy Farmers Facing Nitrates Limits
Barry Caslin, Energy and Rural Development Specialist at Teagasc, with contributions from Dr. Shaun Connolly, Dr. Dominika Krol, and Dr. Donal O’Brien - all research scientists based at Teagasc's Johnstown Castle, takes a closer look at ReNure and the potential it may have for dairy farmers.
21 January 2026
How Michael Carroll manages his slurry to drive grass growth
As part of Nutrient Management Week, Grass10’s John Maher speaks to Michael Carroll from Co. Limerick.
20 January 2026
DairyBeef 500 Conference to focus on calf sourcing, better genetics and health
The Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Conference 2026 will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 7pm at Ballykisteen Hotel, Limerick Junction, County Tipperary, E34 VK12.
20 January 2026