Dairy

Let’s Talk Dairy – Labour efficiencies on farm
Let’s Talk Dairy – Labour efficiencies on farm On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, James Dunne is joined by Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, to discuss labour requirements and efficiencies on farm. Elsewhere in the webinar, Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, gave an overview of the grass situation for the week, […]
12 September 2023

Examining the costs of winter milk production
Examining the costs of winter milk production The cost of keeping a cow under a winter milk production system has risen significantly since the end of 2021 and farmers engaged in such a system must control costs carefully, those attending the National Winter Milk Open Day in Teagasc Johnstown Castle heard. Presenting […]
11 September 2023

Key learnings from farm visits for the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition
Key learnings from farm visits for the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition John Maher and John O’Loughlin from the Teagasc Grass10 Campaign join Emma-Louise Coffey on the latest Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the key learnings from farm visits for Grass10 competition applicants. John Maher explains that these farms are good […]
11 September 2023

Time to act if you have underweight dairy replacement heifers
Time to act if you have underweight dairy replacement heifers On many dairy farms, replacement heifers fail to reach target weights. The time between birth to first calving makes it very difficult for farmers to recognise the impact that their replacement strategies have on farm production and performance. Ronan Mulligan, Dairy Advisor […]
11 September 2023

Extend your grazing season by building autumn grass reserves
0 Extend your grazing season by building autumn grass reserves Although it is only early September, thoughts are turning to autumn and potentially housing cows. Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, highlights three things that will determine when cows will be housed on your farm. These are: (1) weather; (2) soil type; […]
6 September 2023

Keep thermoduric bacteria counts under control this autumn
0 Keep thermoduric bacteria counts under control this autumn Joe Patton, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, offers advice on controlling thermoduric bacteria counts. Thermoduric bacteria are those that survive the pasteurisation process. They are present in dung, soil and animal bedding, and can enter the milking equipment through dirty teats at milking […]
4 September 2023

Let’s Talk Dairy – managing costs and cashflow
0 Let’s Talk Dairy – managing costs and cashflow On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, James Dunne is joined by Patrick Gowing to give an overview of costs, costs of production and managing cashflow for the remainder of 2023 and into early 2024. Elsewhere in the webinar, John Maher, Teagasc Grass10 Programme […]
4 September 2023

Assessing clover content on a Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm
0 Assessing clover content on a Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Sandra Hayes, co-ordinator of the Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme, outlines the progress Shay Ryan has made on establishing clover on his farm near New Ross, Co. Wexford, in the most recent Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Update. Last week on the farm of Shay Ryan, we […]
3 September 2023

Irish grass-fed cows produce more nutritious milk
0 Irish grass-fed cows produce more nutritious milk Irish grass-fed milk contains more beneficial nutrients than milk from conventional indoor-feeding practices. Researchers from Teagasc and Food for Health Ireland (FHI) discovered that dairy cows who operate on an Irish grass-fed system, produced milk with higher percentages of omega-3 and conjugated linoleic (CLA) fatty […]
1 September 2023

Farmyard development – plan carefully
Farmyard development – plan carefully This time of year is often where plans are put into place for farmyard development. The upcoming winter and following spring are coming back into mind. Whether it is a new cubicle shed, parlour, calf housing, extra slurry storage or silage pits, they all require time to […]
28 August 2023