Dairy
The dairy year in review
The dairy year in review Laurence Shalloo, Emer Kennedy and Joe Patton examine 2024 on dairy farms, focusing on production, breeding, nutrient use and costs and margins. This year was challenging for dairy farmers. Poor spring and early summer weather affected grass growth, silage conservation and grazing conditions. Low milk prices and […]
30 December 2024
Trends in TB, reducing risk for dairy herds
Trends in TB, reducing risk for dairy herds At the National Dairy Conference 2024, Damien Barrett, Niamh Field, and Derek O’Donoghue, presented the latest trends in bovine TB and practical strategies to reduce the risk for dairy herds, ensuring healthier livestock and a stronger industry. National trend data on herd bovine TB […]
29 December 2024
Recap: Preparing your calves for sale in 2025
Recap: Preparing your calves for sale in 2025 The Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team recently hosted the first in a series of two webinars, which focused on preparing the cow now to produce a healthy and viable calf for sale next spring and devising a breeding plan to continue increasing the genetic merit […]
29 December 2024
Dairy outlook for 2025
Dairy outlook for 2025 An analysis completed by Trevor Donnellan and Emma Dillon, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Teagasc, has examined the prospects for dairy farming in Ireland in 2025. Based on a 4% forecast increase in Irish milk production in 2025, on account on an improvement in yields and a […]
28 December 2024
Signpost dairy farmer seeing the benefits of solar installation
Signpost dairy farmer seeing the benefits of solar installation Richard Starrett, a dairy farmer participating in the Teagasc Signpost Programme, has returned to the market and installed a second batch of solar panels on his farm. In this article, he shares his reasons why. Solar panels have been a feature here since […]
28 December 2024
Get the transition right to set the herd up for success in 2025
Get the transition right to set the herd up for success in 2025 During the dry cow period, there are a number of key pillars to get right to ensure the successful transition of the herd into early lactation, Aisling Claffey, Teagasc Ruminant Nutrition Specialist, tells us more. Body condition score Ensure […]
23 December 2024
New cost control tool for dairy farmers
New cost control tool for dairy farmers Dairy farmers attending the Teagasc National Dairy Conference were given a first look at a new tool to enable better cost control on their farms. Showcased by Patrick Gowing, Dairy Specialist, and Nora O’Donovan, Dairy Advisor on the Dairygold Joint Programme, the Teagasc Dairy Farm […]
20 December 2024
No chlorine, No problem
No chlorine, No problem The implementation of minimum chlorate technologies across the dairy chain has facilitated the production of milk and dairy products with levels of chlorate residue superior to European Union and customer demands, whilst maintaining microbiological quality. Chlorate is a degradation byproduct of chlorine that can disrupt proper functioning of […]
18 December 2024
Fertiliser planning: Soil sampling is essential
Fertiliser planning: Soil sampling is essential Reminding us that now is the ideal time of the year to soil sample your farm, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Mark Treacy explores its role in effective nutrient management and fertiliser planning for the year ahead. The use of organic and artificial fertiliser is a key […]
16 December 2024
Listen: The key messages from the Dairy Conference workshops
0 Listen: The key messages from the Dairy Conference workshops The coverage of the Teagasc National Dairy Conference in Limerick continues of this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast. The theme of this year’s conference was Robust Dairy Farming for Future Challenges. As part of the conference, there were six practical workshops […]
9 December 2024