Dairy
Tirlán launches FarmElevate Lighthouse Farm network
Tirlán Co-op has announced the eight dairy farm families selected as inaugural FarmElevate Lighthouse Farms, part of a new five-year programme developed with Teagasc to help farmers improve productivity, profitability and sustainability through peer-to-peer learning and knowledge transfer.
29 July 2026
Managing stock in drought or near drought conditions
Colman Purcell, Nutritionist with Dairygold Agri Business, joins Stuart Childs to discuss managing stock in drought or near drought conditions.
27 July 2026
Why a Good Milking Routine Matters
A good milking routine is one of the simplest ways to improve milk quality, reduce mastitis, save time and make milking easier for both you and your cows. Pádraig O'Connor, Teagasc Grange, tells us more.
27 July 2026
Ideal opportunity to carry out drainage works and maintenance
Dry summer conditions provide an ideal opportunity to carry out drainage works and maintenance on farms. Caitlin Looney, Teagasc Moorepark, tells us more.
22 July 2026
Dairygold and Teagasc launch new Joint Programme
Dairygold and Teagasc have launched a new four-year Joint Programme to support Dairygold Milk Suppliers in building profitable, sustainable and resilient dairy farm businesses. The initiative represents a significant investment in the knowledge, skills and future of dairy farming across the Dairygold catchment area.
21 July 2026
Dairy Calf to Beef – What Does the Future Hold?
Dr Padraig French, Head of Livestock Systems at Teagasc, who is closely involved in dairy-beef research, including the Ballyvadin Calf-to-Beef Demonstration Farm, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge.
20 July 2026
Managing reduced grass growth on dairy farms
Soil moisture availability is limited across much of the South and South‑East and there is little to no rain forecast in the coming days across the country. Several farms are experiencing below average growth rates, and MoSt grass growth predictions are reducing across most of the country. Dr Caitlin Looney, Teagasc Moorepark, tells us more.
20 July 2026
Getting footbaths right
A good footbath routine can reduce infectious lameness and improve hoof health. A well-designed footbath, used correctly, helps protect both animal welfare and farm profitability. Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, tells us more.
16 July 2026
Does your paddock size impact your herd performance?
The answer is yes - pasture allocation has an impact on our first lactation animals. As part of Grass10 Grazing Infrastructure Month, Caitlin Looney, Teagasc Moorepark, tells us more.
15 July 2026
Grass quality and reseeding focus on Teagasc/Lakeland Dairies demo farms
Advisor on the Teagasc / Lakeland Dairies joint programme, Sean Callan visits Cian Jobe in Co. Longford to see how his breeding and reseeding plans are progressing. He also provides an update on milk and grassland performance from the monitor farms.
14 July 2026