Dairy
Top five tips for dairy farmers this October
From preparations for next spring to storage slurry requirements, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Dr. Joe Patton shares his top five tips for October.
12 October 2025
Dairy Edge: Winter diets for liquid milk herds
Dr Mike Dineen, Teagasc Senior Research Officer, joins James Dunne on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss making informed decisions around the diet for freshly calved cows.
11 October 2025
Grassland management for the 2026 spring period starts now
Failure to have adequate grass available in spring will lead to higher production costs and is also likely to result in lower milk revenue, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy shares his key tips for autumn grassland management.
6 October 2025
Listen: Grass10 Grazing Update with Shane Hegarty
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice and the start of closing up for early spring grass.
5 October 2025
Housing season: Practical advice for livestock welfare
As winter housing approaches, sheds need to be ready for livestock, Enda Neylan explains the key steps farmers should take to ensure animal health, performance, and safety over the winter months.
4 October 2025
New programme to tackle lameness in dairy herds
A major new initiative to tackle lameness in Irish dairy herds called Hoof HealthCheck has been launched by Animal Health Ireland (AHI).
2 October 2025
Behind the scenes at Ballyhaise Agricultural College
The Ballyhaise Agricultural College team showcases what their college has to offer in this series of videos.
1 October 2025
Changes to ICBF Evaluations in September 2025
Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs delves into the changes to the ICBF evaluations as part of the September run, summarising what they may mean to farmers.
30 September 2025
Reducing Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in Late Lactation
Maintaining a low somatic cell count (SCC) is one of the most important aspects of milk quality and overall herd health. In this article, Padraig O’Connor shares some key tips on reducing SCC in late lactation.
29 September 2025
ICBF updates with Kevin Downing
Kevin Downing of ICBF joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the recent changes to the EBI incorporated into the September Evaluation run.
29 September 2025