Dairy
Managing herd intakes and nutrition as calving slows and peak lactation approaches
As calving begins to slow down and peak lactation approaches, Dr. Joe Patton, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, shares some key advice for managing the nutrition of your dairy herd over the coming weeks.
16 March 2026
Tracking changes in national soil fertility
Teagasc has supported soil analysis and nutrient management in Irish agriculture since the 1950’s. After years of fertiliser price shocks, tighter environmental rules and a sharper focus on nutrient efficiency, are Irish soils improving or quietly slipping backwards?
9 March 2026
Getting grazing back on track
With grazing delayed on many farmers, Grass10 Programme Advisor, Nikki Kennedy shares key tips for getting grazing back on track.
9 March 2026
Keeping cows and calves healthy for March – a vet’s perspective
Marie Louise Ryan, veterinary practitioner with Mulcair Vets covering the counties of Limerick and Tipperary, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to highlight the issues that are raising their head at farm level when it comes to herd health on dairy farms.
9 March 2026
Making improvements to silage quality on organic farms
With the spring finally breaking through, thoughts on winter feeding are moving further from farmers’ minds. However, the decisions you make on your farm over the coming months will have an impact on how your animals perform next winter.
9 March 2026
March management tips with John Maher and Mike Bermingham
John Maher of Grass 10 and dairy farmer, Mike Bermingham join Stuart Childs on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the challenges of grazing in 2026 and how to overcome them.
2 March 2026
Dairy Road Map 2030
An overview of Ireland’s dairy sector, outlining current performance, market outlook, sustainability priorities, and future targets was published recently as part of the Teagasc Road map Series for 2030.
2 March 2026
Staying ahead in the SCC game
Somatic Cell Count (SCC) management is important in any year but is of greater importance still in low milk price years, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs explains.
2 March 2026
New National Veterinary Prescription System
In the past, farmers could simply visit their local vet or agricultural merchant and buy animal health products over the counter. Under new regulations, however, these products can only be purchased with a prescription issued by a veterinary surgeon. James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us more.
28 February 2026
SmartDry project featured in international mastitis magazine
The SmartDry project is a Teagasc-led, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) funded research project, investigating how farmers can transition to implementing selective dry cow therapy in their herds, while maintaining udder health and reducing antibiotic use.
26 February 2026