Articles
5 key changes on Charlie Smyth’s DairyBeef 500 farm
In advance of a major farm walk this week, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire talks us through Charlie Smyth’s dairy beef system in Co. Cavan, identifying five key changes that have improved farm profitability and sustainability.
8 July 2025
Listen: The vital role of catch crops
Dr. Bridget Lynch, Teagasc Research Officer, and Dr. Richie Hackett, Crops Research Officer at Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the vital role of catch crops.
7 July 2025
Farmyard layout – ‘Good design fixes all problems’
As infrastructure investment costs have increased dramatically, Dairy Specialist, Patrick Gowing reminds us of the importance of proper yard planning to future proof your investments.
7 July 2025
Be vigilant of summer mastitis
Summer mastitis is normally associated with dry cows and heifers in the summer months (late June-mid September).
7 July 2025
Have you signed up to the National Genotyping Programme?
Cattle farmers, whether suckler or dairy, have been given another opportunity to join the National Genotyping Programme.
7 July 2025
Why dairy cow lameness matters
Lameness is one of the most pressing health and welfare challenges facing Irish dairy farms. To coincide with Animal Health Ireland's (AHI) new video series to tackle lameness, Eoin Ryan, School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD), and Stephanie Ronan, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, explore why lameness matters not just for animal welfare, but also for farm productivity, sustainability and public trust.
7 July 2025
Use the Pasture Profit Index when reseeding
Surplus grass on farms mean farmers may have an opportunity to reseed, but what’s the latest research from Moorepark saying on selecting grass varieties?
6 July 2025
All dairy farmers need to know about solar
A new guide, jointly authored by Teagasc and Munster Technological University (MTU), offers dairy farmers practical insights into cutting energy bills and lowering emissions through solar power.
6 July 2025
Farm Safety: Preventing tragedy on the farm
Health and Safety Authority (HSA) figures tell us that 17 children lost their lives due to farm related accidents between 2014-2023. Over 90% of cases involved a farm vehicle or machine. Through a recent Today’s Farm article, Jacinta O’Neill shares some tips to prevent such accidents occurring.
6 July 2025
Listen: An update on grassland management from Grass10
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice as some farms are coming into a surplus in grass supply while others, particularly on the southern coast, are tight on grass supply.
5 July 2025