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How to maximise grass utilisation during a drought
On this week's episode of the Dairy Edge podcast we speak to Aidan Lawless, Farm Manager of the dairy herd at Johnstown Castle. As the gap widens bet…
8 years ago
Use of once-a-day milking to reduce labour demand
On this week’s episode of The Dairy Edge podcast we speak to Waterford based dairy advisor Brian Hilliard about the use of once-a-day milking across …
8 years ago
Why robots are the future of milking
Are robots the future of milking? On this weeks episode of The Dairy Edge podcast we speak to Caroline O’Sullivan, manager of the robotic unit at Tea…
8 years ago
Striking the balance between silage quality and quantity
Dairy Specialist, Joe Patton discusses silage production, from the cost to key metrics for quality and the optimum cutting date.
Joe explains what to…
8 years ago
How to achieve fertility targets during the breeding season
Dairy Specialist Martina Gormley speaks to the Dairy Edge about 6-week calving rate, the leading metric for dairy fertility performance. Firstly, Mar…
8 years ago
The use of genomic selection to maximise profitability
We speak to geneticist Donagh Berry about the use of genomic bulls as part of the breeding programme for your farm. Firstly, Donagh explains what gen…
8 years, 1 month ago
Mid-Season Grassland Management
On this week's episode of the Dairy Edge podcast we speak to Grass 10 Campaign Manager John Maher about mid-season grassland management.
Firstly, Jo…
8 years, 1 month ago
How to maximise silage yields to replenish silage stocks
On this week's episode of The Dairy Edge podcast, dairy specialist Joe Patton has advice on how to maximise silage yields with the view of replenishi…
8 years, 1 month ago
Dairy Farm Profitability
On this week’s episode of The Dairy Edge podcast we speak to dairy specialist George Ramsbottom about farm profitability. George identifies the main …
8 years, 2 months ago
After a tough spring, how to get cows fit for breeding
The breeding season is coming up and with cows in low body condition after a tough spring with poor grass growth and poor grazing conditions, on this…
8 years, 2 months ago