Podcast Episodes

Using the Signpost Advisory Programme to reduce the carbon footprint of your farm

George Ramsbottom, Head of the Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss how Irish dairy farmers can improve their farms’ carbon footprint. 

George o…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice as some farms are dealing with low grass supply. He also focuses on reviewing where fertiliser use needs…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice as we approach autumn build-up of grass and while some farms, particularly in the southern coast, are ve…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Grazing Management Update & Autumn Grassland Management

John Maher, Teagasc Grass10 Programme Manager, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the current PastureBase figures and he explains the idea of autumn build-up and autumn grazing management.

Firstly, John …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bonus Ep: Dairy farmers on their year so far

It was another hugely successful Open Day at Moorepark this year with the theme of ‘Innovating for the Future’ showcasing the latest technology and insights into Irish dairy farming.
 
For this bonus e…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses current grazing advice as grass supply increases on farms and he has a grazing update from Chris Cahill, Co. Westmeath.

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Published on 3 months ago

Managing lameness will improve herd performance

Muireann Conneely, Teagasc dairy researcher who specialises in animal welfare, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge.

Muireann discusses the impact of lameness on Irish dairy farms, detecting a…

Published on 3 months ago

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses current grazing advice and he has a grazing update from Eoin Corrigan, Co. Meath.

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Time off and share farming for generational renewal

Conor Hogan, Teagasc’s People in Dairy Programme Manager, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss share farming as an option for generational renewal.

Conor discusses the importance …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago