Dairy
Teagasc Climate Centre and Ag Emissions Centre (NZ) webinar: Microbes and Ruminant Methane
The latest in a joint webinar series hosted by the Teagasc Climate Centre and New Zealand’s Ag Emissions Centre will take place this Monday, 20th April at 10pm.
16 April 2026
Reducing N inputs with multi species swards
With fertiliser prices rocketing over the last number of weeks, many people are looking to improving resilience of their grassland systems to such market shocks, Mark Plunkett and John Finn, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, delve into some of the benefits of multi-species swards.
15 April 2026
Take part in the MARCS project – tackling anthelmintic resistance in cattle
Want to know if anthelmintic resistance is present on your farm? Take part in the MARCS Project to check how well your wormers are working and get practical advice to improve parasite control. Sorcha Clark explains how you can get involved.
15 April 2026
Livestock phenomics survey – share your views
Stakeholders across the livestock sector, including farmers, breeders, researchers, policymakers, veterinarians, technology providers, and members of the public, are being invited to share their knowledge and perceptions of livestock phenomics. Dr. Orla Keane, Teagasc Researcher tells us more.
14 April 2026
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