Podcast Episodes

The 5 minute cash flow plan to help you through the winter

This week, James McDonnell gives advice on the steps farmers should take to establish the cash flow situation on their farm and address cash deficits where they arise.

James highlighted the impact of…

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

A Preview of the Teagasc National Dairy Conference

Tom O’Dwyer joins us to preview the National Dairy Conference that will take place in on November 27th in Rochestown Park, Cork and 28th in Hudson Bay, Athlone.

Tom explains that the title of this ye…

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Research & findings from the High Input-High Output herd at UCD

UCD dairy lecturer Karina Pierce joins us on the Dairy Edge to give an insight into the rationale behind the high input-high output research herd at UCD Lyons Farm. 

Some of the key factors that have…

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Why forage crops are an option for this winter

There has been an increase in forage crops as a means to bridge the forage deficit on farms in Ireland as forage crops can grow large quantities of feed over a short time period and Teagasc's Researc…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

The best practice and financial benefits for optimum dry cow procedure

Ahead of the Dry Cow events that will take place across Ireland this Autumn, Mastitis expert Don Crowley speaks about the importance of the dry period and its impact on future production and profit p…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Filling the feed deficit this winter

On this week's episode of The Dairy Edge podcast, Joe Patton gives an overview of the scale of winter fodder deficit on farms across the country.

Joe explains that the fodder deficit is greatest in t…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Effective labour management for a work-life balance

Ed Payne continues his interview with Emma-Louise Coffey on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss all things labour. 

Ed explains how a team in excess of ten labour units including family labour, full-ti…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Ed Payne and achieving high levels of grass utilisation

Connacht/Ulster Grass 10 champion Ed Payne joins Emma-Louise Coffey on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the decision to convert to dairy farming and the practices that helped attain the regional gra…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

The common mistakes and what's needed for successful farm partnerships

Teagasc’s Farm Business Specialist Tom Curran joins Emma-Louise Coffey on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the various collaborative farming structures operating in Ireland.

Tom gives example…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago

The opportunities and benefits of collaborative farming

Is collaborative farming for you? Teagasc’s Paidi Kelly joins Emma-Louise Coffey on this week’s Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the opportunities and benefits from collaborative farming.

He explains ho…

Published on 7 years, 3 months ago