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Training the next generation of dairy farmers
Emma-Louise Coffey, Programme Co-Ordinator for the Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss why young, skilled dairy farmers are important for the industry.
18 August 2025
Lower grass growth rates challenging autumn build up
As we enter the autumn grazing season, it’s important to remember that this period is critical to the whole grazing year and particularly to the availability of grass next spring. However, drier conditions and lower grass growth rates mean some farmers face additional challenges in building cover this year.
18 August 2025
Selecting the right investments on dairy farms
Strategic investment is an essential part of any business, writes Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy, and dairy Farming is no different.
18 August 2025
Store lambs – budget before you buy
The store lamb trade is currently strong across marts, keen demand has created good prices, Sean Mannion tells us more.
18 August 2025
Why now is the time for sustainable grass production
Sustainable grass production can play a major role on Irish farms, leading to more profitability but also reducing nitrogen loss from our farms through the use of clover, and utilising available data to make quick decisions.
17 August 2025
The 3 key parameters of cubicle housing
Cubicles are by far the housing system of choice for dairy cows in Ireland. However, it is important to think long term because cubicle houses are typically in operation for over 40 years.
17 August 2025
Feeding concentrates to finish cattle off grass
Should I feed at grass to finish cattle before housing or to reduce the time in the shed next winter? Manager of the Future Beef Programme, Martina Harrington provides some key answers to this question in this article.
17 August 2025
Quality grass back on the menu
Signpost Dairy farmer and Barryroe Co-op milk supplier, Dermot Walsh explains how some good decision making in July has put quality grass back on the menu for his herd in Bandon, Co. Cork.
16 August 2025
Winter feed budgeting for dairy farms
Dr. Aisling Claffey and Dr. Joe Patton take a closer look at winter feed budgeting on dairy farms, outlining the key requirements to meet the herd’s winter feed requirements.
16 August 2025
Fatal accidents involving livestock rise 7% nationwide
The recent Teagasc National Farm Survey shows a worrying increase in livestock-related farm fatalities, Manager of the Future Beef Programme, Martina Harrington, and Health and Safety Specialist, John McNamara tells us more.
16 August 2025