The Dairy Edge

23:56

Managing stock in drought or near drought conditions

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/07/27

Colman Purcell, Nutritionist with Dairygold Agri Business, joins Stuart Childs to discuss managing stock in drought or near drought conditions.Colman praises the farmers in the Dairygold catchment who have been affected by the dry weather for how they have dealt with it up to now, maintaining milk and protein performance, a response that he credits to their knowledge of how to react in these situations due to their experience of them in the last decade. Colman says that it is important to

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30:58

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/07/24

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses: Assessing grass supply on farmReducing demand on farmNutrient application during reduced growthWater supplyAnd the featured farm update comes from Cathal Nash, Co. Clare.Plus, Pat Tuohy of Teagasc joins John for a land drainage discussion and Q&A. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-21stJuly For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the

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30:34

Dairy Calf to Beef – What Does the Future Hold?

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/07/20

Pádraig French from Teagasc, who is closely involved in dairy-beef research, including the Ballyvadin Calf-to-Beef Demonstration Farm, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge. They discuss the key management practices that drive performance, the role of Commercial Beef Value (CBV), what makes these systems financially successful, and what the latest research is telling us about the future of dairy calf to beef production.For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page

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15:44

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/07/17

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses: Managing reduced growthMaking a grazing plan for the coming 10 days (no rain forecast)How can farms reduce demand?Plus the featured farm update comes from Paul Bowden, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-14thJuly For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page

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25:29

Managing Fertiliser Decisions in Dry Conditions

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/07/12

John O’Loughlin, Head of Sustainability at Grassland Agro, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the impact of CBAM, fertiliser advice in dry conditions and two upcoming farm walks that will be worth attending this July. John first explains the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which is adding approximately €50/t to urea in 2026, with the potential to rise significantly in future years. While there has been discussion about suspending the charge during periods of high fertiliser

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15:41

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/07/10

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses: - Managing reduced growth- Walk the farm- 2nd cut silage- Infrastructure Month Plus the featured farm update comes from Tommie Devine, Co. Roscommon Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-7thJune 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

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43:09

From Relief Milker to Dairy Farmer: Cian Jobe's...

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/07/06

Longford dairy farmer, Cian Jobe’s journey into dairy farming is one that's likely to resonate with many young people interested in the industry. Growing up on a suckler farm, he developed a passion for dairying through relief milking before progressing through agricultural education, farm management and, more recently, farming in his own right. Cian joins James Dunne to talk about the experiences that shaped his career, what he's learned along the way, and the advice he'd give to the

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9:49

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/07/03

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses: - Mid-season management- Managing 2nd cut- Establish fertiliser spread year to date Plus the featured farm update comes from the Derrypatrick Herd, Dunsany, Co. Meath. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-30thJune For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page

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15:24

Award-Winning Dairy Farming with Tom and Michael Ryan

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/06/29

Tom and Michael Ryan, winners of the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Award for 2025, join Stuart Childs on the day of their farm walk following their win. Tom gives a bit of background to the their farm and how they have been farming there since the 1860s. Michael then explains the decisions made to facilitate him returning home in 2018 and he outlines the current performance of the herd and how genotyping has been a real game changer for them in terms of selecting heifers to retain as

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9:12

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/06/25

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses: - mid-season management- red clover silage and managing 2nd cut silage- spraying and grazing reseeds- establishing fertiliser spread year to date Plus the featured farmer is Liam Rochford from Croase, Co. Wexford. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-23June For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page

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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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