Dairy

White and red clover – from sowing to establishment
James Mimnagh, Teagasc Signpost Advisor, recently visited Enda Farrell’s Signpost dairy farm in Carrickedmond, Co. Longford to see how recently established crops of white and red clover are performing.
9 August 2025

Have a listening ear when herding your cattle
John Kelly, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Roscommon, tells us to listen carefully for signs of lungworm to protect your cattle’s health.
9 August 2025

Kieran McDermott’s actions to improve water quality
Teagasc Signpost Programme and Lakeland Dairies Monitor farmer, Kieran McDermott writes on the actions he’s taking as part of the Farming for Water EIP to improve water quality on his farm in Co. Monaghan.
7 August 2025

Farmers urged to test silage quality
Feed quality has huge implications for animal performance over the winter months, and a greater focus is required on producing silage of sufficient quality for all livestock categories.
6 August 2025

Good cow handling practices for lameness prevention
Poor handling is a common and preventable cause of lameness. The good news is that by making a few simple changes to how cows are moved and managed, farmers can make a significant difference.
4 August 2025

Dairy cull cows – sale strategy considerations
Although dairy cull cow sales are a relatively small contributor to overall farm net margin, Teagasc Specialists, James Dunne and David Argue write opportunities exist to add value to cull cows.
1 August 2025

Why a good milking routine matters
Pádraig O'Connor discusses the importance of a consistent, hygienic milking routine and offers practical tips for maximising milk quality, ensuring cow and milker safety, and improving overall efficiency.
28 July 2025

Hoof care and footbaths for lameness control
Hoof paring (trimming) and foot bathing are two of the most important tools in a lameness control plan. Both are essential for keeping cows on their feet and in good health.
28 July 2025

‘Share farming didn’t just open the door to farming, it blew them off the hinges’
Growing traction among many Irish farmers – either those seeking a successor or alternatively, those looking for a career pathway into farming - share farming is a relatively new collaborative farming arrangement to Irish shores.
28 July 2025

Entering dairy farming through leasing – Conor Wynne’s story
Land leasing is among the most widely used collaborative farming models, offering those looking to retire or reduce workload an opportunity to step back from active farming.
26 July 2025