Dairy
Many farmers opted to reseed paddocks in August which means many of these paddocks will be ready for a grazing very shortly...
As we enter into October, the talk of closing off paddocks and starting the final rotation commences as farmers need to be grazing with...
As we come into back end of the year, grazing infrastructure should be analysed to ensure it is allowing for efficient and cost-effective...
Rainfall and the mild weather has improved grass growth across the country which is helping farmers maximise grass intake while...
Grass tetany (hypomagnesaemia) can become an issue in the autumn time and preventative measures should be put in place...
We are still only in early August and it does seem daft talking about spring 2026 and building autumn farm covers especially when grass...
Lameness can become a huge issue on dairy farms at this time of the year as cows are still holding milk production, walking long distances,..
Dairy farmer Eugene Lawler is farming alongside his son Eoin and his family in Ballitore, Co. Kildare where a simple grazing system is...
After a couple of months of a break, The Dairy Trail podcast is set to return with a specific focus on the breeding season and mid-season....
We are now into the second half of the year which means in terms of grass and clover management, our actions need to alter ever so slightly...
Grass growth has certainly improved over the last week as an accumulation of heat in the ground and moisture in the soil has left many...
Over the last number of weeks, dry weather with plenty of heat in the ground saw a lot of seed go to head quite early and pre-mowing became...
At a recent Teagasc/Dairygold farm walk in Co. Cork, dairy farmer Tim Leader highlighted how he has been staying ahead of grass quality...
It has been a strange few weeks in terms of grass growth and covers as the dry weather led to soil moisture deficits a few weeks ago which...
At a recent Teagasc/ Dairygold farm walk, dairy farmer, Mark Lonergan highlighted his breeding performance and how conception rates have...
Topping (disc mowing) paddocks to correct grass quality once the cows have grazed might be an option as the grass plant hits...
Dairy farmer, Mark Lonergan from Rosegreen, Cashel, Co. Tipperary discussed how he manages grass quality to drive performance at a Teagasc...
Grass quality and nutrition of the cow during the mid-season can be the main concern for farmers as trying to hold peak milk production for..
Cows are enjoying the good weather and enjoying lush covers of grass as growth rates have powered on, but lameness can become an issue as...
There was heavy rainfall in most parts of the country over the weekend which has not affected grazing conditions and will hopefully...
It has certainly been a slow start to the year in terms of grass growth with many farmers struggling with grass covers for a lot of the...
As there are many calves out at grass across the country with the good weather in store, it's important not to act too quickly with a number..
Lime is often forgotten about when a fertiliser plan is put together and while collecting soil samples is one thing,..
