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The Dairy Edge

The Dairy Edge is Teagasc’s dairy podcast for farmers with the latest information, insights and opinion to improve your dairy farm performance. Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/

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14:59

Low Nitrogen Dairy Farming: The Role of White Clover

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/06/22

With increasing pressure on dairy farms to reduce nitrogen inputs whilst maintaining profitability, technologies such as white clover are attracting renewed interest. But how well does clover perform on heavier type soils that are common across the Border, Midlands and Western region, and how can farmers reduce fertiliser and feed nitrogen inputs without compromising grass growth or milk production? To help answer those questions, James Dunne is joined by Helena Walsh, PhD student with

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12:29

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/06/19

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher says concentrate input should be reduced on farms where grass supply is adequate (cover/LU >160 kg DM/LU). A third of farms are over target and have a cover/LU >190 kg DM/ha. This will negatively impact:- Grass quality - negative impact on animal performance- Clean out of swards - feed wastage- Grass recovery and subsequent quality June is challenging for grass quality as we are now in the main heading

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33:43

Next Gen 2 and Kilworth Farm Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/06/16

Ricki Fitzgerald, Farm Manager of the Teagasc Moorepark Kilworth Farm, and Brian McCarthy, Researcher in Teagasc Moorepark, join Stuart Childs with a run down on how the year has gone so far on the Kilworth Farm and to talk a little about the Next Gen 2 trial that is in its first full year in 2026. Ricki says they had quite a good spring in 2026 despite the weather challenges with minimal health issues. Regular body condition scoring and managing cow condition was a significant part of this

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9:28

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/06/12

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher explains that June is a challenging month for grass quality as we are now in the main heading phase for perennial ryegrass. Pre grazing yield is too high on many farms:- Watch rotation length (Target 18-21 days)- Minimise stem content- Grazing covers >1500 kg DM/ha will have a negative effect on animal performance, pasture cleanout, grass recovery and quality in the subsequent rotation Read more from this

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24:21

Breeding 2026: the need for a strong finish

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/06/08

With breeding season reaching the midpoint on many spring-calving dairy farms, we're taking stock of how the season has progressed so far and discussing the key management decisions for the weeks ahead. Doreen Corridan, CEO of NCBC, joins James Dunne to discuss breeding performance to date, trends in dairy and beef semen usage, managing cows that have yet to be served, and the key actions farmers should focus on for the remainder of the breeding season. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge

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14:00

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/06/05

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses tackling surplus grass and why flexibility is required to take out surplus bales. Plus he explains how grazed grass delivers the lowest feed cost, even with higher fertiliser prices. Meanwhile, the featured farmer is John Payne from Moydow, Co. Longford. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-2ndJune For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the

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31:01

Why Grazed Grass Still Wins on Feed Costs

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/06/01

With the increased cost of fuel and fertiliser, Peter Doyle, Grassland Researcher in Teagasc, Grange, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the cost of growing grass, silage and other feeds. Peter outlines the costs that he uses in the Grange Feed Costing Model which are of course assumptions but are necessary for the model to function. He emphasises that grazed grass delivers the lowest feed cost, even with higher fertilser prices. The cost model estimates grazed grass at about 14c/kg dry matter

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9:49

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/05/29

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher explains that the challenge on farm now will be keeping the right grass in front of the animals. Swards of low or no stem will maximise animal performance Performance is maximised when the pre-grazing yield is between 1300-1400 kg DM/ha. Meanwhile, the featured farmer is Michael McGuigan, from Longwood, Co. Meath. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates

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28:26

Securing the Future of Irish Dairying: Succession,...

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/05/25

This week we’re discussing generational renewal in Irish dairying and the challenges facing farmers young farmers trying to enter and progress within the sector while also discussing what options are available to farmers who may not have an identified successor. Joining James Dunne is Conor Hogan from the GROdairy Project — Generational Renewal Opportunities for Irish Dairy Farm Businesses — a new initiative focused on supporting farm succession, progression, and collaborative farming

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10:41

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/05/22

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses the impact of pre-grazing yield on protein, plus how to correct pre-grazing yield on farm. Meanwhile, the featured farmer is John Phelan from Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-19thMay For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy

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21:08

Claire Mooney on Water Quality Tips

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/05/17

Claire Mooney, Catchment Coordinator for the Suir, joins Stuart Childs to discuss practical tips for farmers in relation to improving water quality. Claire first explains immediate on-farm actions to improve environmental compliance and efficiency, including better silage management, protecting waterways with fencing and alternative drinking points, improving slurry and effluent handling, using sulphur correctly, and how clover can reduce chemical nitrogen use. Claire discusses the need for

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11:12

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/05/15

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher says that the majority of farms are grazing covers too high. As we move further into May, grass composition is changing and keeping grass quality correct becomes more challenging. To ensure grass quality is maintained to maximise animal performance pre-grazing yield has to be between 1300-1400 kg DM/ha. Meanwhile, the featured farmer is Killian Brennan, from Kilcogy, Co. Cavan. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and

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11:18

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/05/08

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher explains why the target for pre-grazing yield in the mid-season is 1300-1400 kg DM/ha. John also discusses first cut silage and taking surplus bales to be part of grassland management over the next month. Meanwhile, the featured farmer is David Lowry from Churchminister, Co. Donegal. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-5thMay For more episodes from the Dairy

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47:27

Grass to Cash: Driving profit through better grazing

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/05/05

Mick O’Donovan, Head of the Grassland Science Department in Moorepark, and Joe Patton, Head of Dairy KT, join James Dunne to discuss how farmers can maximise margin in the months ahead, focusing on the key grazing management practices and feeding decisions that underpin performance on Irish dairy farms. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

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15:20

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/05/01

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher says that we're now entering into higher growth rates and reproductive stage of the perennial ryegrass plant:· Pre grazing yield must target 1300 - 1400 kg DM/ha on all farms· This will enable the animals to graze and clean out the sward to 4 cm· Grass should be green leaf from top to bottom For fertiliser, when spreading on dry stock farms it is important to include P (if allowance available), K and S, especially

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29:06

How Reseeding Supports Higher Performance

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/04/29

Tom O’Connell, dairy farmer in Inniscarra, near Cork city, and John Maher of Grass10, join Stuart Childs to discuss the importance and management of reseeding. John first outlines the national figures which are poor in terms of the amount of reseeding taking place each year and this is a negative for the industry. Tom is the opposite, reseeding every year on both grazing platform and silage ground. Reseeding every year is what Tom says allow him to have the confidence to take out the

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14:26

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/04/24

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher says that 42% of farms are well above target AFC (> 750 kg DM/ha) largely due to challenging grazing conditions. While each farm is individual, these key rules need to be applied:- Maximum SR of 4.2 LU/ha- Minimum AFC of 160 kg DM/LU Now is also a good time to assess clover content in your paddocks and the aim is to identify paddocks with a good clover content. The target is 20-25% clover content in April to allow

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32:01

White Clover: Benefits, Challenges & Learnings with...

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/04/20

Teagasc Grassland Science Researcher, Mike Egan, joins James Dunne to discuss some of the common questions regarding establishing and managing grass clover swards. Mike outlines the benefits for farmers but also discusses the challenges and learnings that have been seen throughout the Clover 150 commercial farm trial. The correct chemical nitrogen strategy is outlined and why clover content should be the key deciding factor rather than fertiliser price when it comes to reducing nitrogen

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12:44

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/04/17

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher explains how walking the farm will allow you to assess what your grass supply is (AFC). If you are below target AFC <650kg DM/ha:- Reduce demand on the farm to lift AFC to 650kg DM/ha. This may require grazing additional land (silage ground, replacement heifer area)- Increase feed supplementation (ration, silage)- Remove surplus animals- Hold rotation length using these options to ensure growth isn’t

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21:17

Dairy Management Tips for April

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/04/15

Mark Treacy, Dairy Specialist in Teagasc Clonakilty, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss management tips for April. Mark explains that dairy farms are in various positions: some have moved too quickly into second-round grazing, others are well-balanced with remaining first-round grass, and some (especially on heavy ground) are delayed due to poor weather conditions. He then outlines the solutions such as housing some or all of the herd in order to get grass cover back

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