The Dairy Edge

33:20

September Evaluation Update & the COW Index with...

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/10/05

Dr. Margaret Kelleher, Genetics Operation Manager at ICBF, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the most recent update in September and to learn more about the COW index that farmers should be using more in their herd to identify the cows that require career changes!Margaret explains that September evaluations were relatively stable, as they tend to be at this time of year in the seasonal system that we have here in Ireland, but ICBF continues to receive and update large volumes of data,

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10:23

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/10/02

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher highlights the top actions that need to be done, including:Prioritise grazing residualsMonitor growth rates and update grass budgetRead more from the latest Grass10 newsletter at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-29thSeptemberFor 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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12:07

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/09/24

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher highlights the top actions that need to be done, including:Assess farm cover and growth ratesDo grass budget to plan supplementationMake the best use of organic nutrientsRead more from the latest Grass10 newsletter at:https://pasturebase.teagasc.ie/Grass10%20Weekly.pdf?=20260924 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

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30:42

Managing cashflow: what dairy farmers need to consider

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/09/21

Cash flow is always an important part of running a dairy farm, but in a year like 2026, keeping a close eye on the money coming in and going out has become even more important.While milk price remains behind the levels experienced in recent years, farmers are also facing significant increases in costs due to both geopolitical issues in the Middle East and also the prolonged dry spell. So, how should farmers be looking at their cash flow, what are the warning signs that a cash deficit could

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8:47

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/09/18

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher highlights the top actions that need to be done: Set a 35 day rotation lengthDo grass budget - phase out silage supplementationMake the best use of watery slurryRead more from the latest Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-15thSepthttps://bit.ly/Grass10-18thSeptember For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page

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31:24

Countrywide update with Joint Programme Advisors,...

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/09/14

John McCabe, Seamus Kearney and Sean Callan, Advisors on the Teagasc Aurivo, Teagasc Tirlán and Teagasc Lakeland joint programmes, join Stuart Childs to give a more countrywide feel for the situation on farms around Ireland currently following the recovery in grass growth in the last few weeks.The impact of the drought varied significantly by region with the west generally less affected, while parts of the Lakelands, due to the geography of the catchment, and especially the south and east

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11:03

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/09/11

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher highlights the top actions to be done: Set a 35 day rotation lengthDo a grass budget to reduce supplementationConsider limingRead more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-8thSeptember 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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17:21

Back to Grass: Managing Dairy Cow Nutrition After the...

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/09/10

Teagasc ruminant nutritionist, Aisling Claffey, joins James Dunne to discuss managing dairy cow nutrition as we move out of the drought conditions. With many cows having been fed increased levels of silage and concentrate, the return to grass needs to be managed carefully. We’ll discuss how farmers can make decisions around reducing silage and concentrate, what to monitor in cow performance, and also what to look out for with young stock grazing outside blocks.For more episodes from the

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14:25

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/09/04

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher highlights the top actions to be done for this week: Set a 30-35 day rotation lengthMake a farm specific fertiliser/slurry planDo a fodder available budget Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-1stSeptember 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

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33:21

Fertiliser Advice for September

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/09/02

Dr. David Wall, Enterprise Leader of the farms and estate at Teagasc’s Environment Research Centre in Johnstown Castle, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the timing of fertiliser applications over the coming weeks to maximise the return from nutrients applied while minimising the risk to water quality.This is particularly important in drought-affected areas, where low grass growth and reduced nutrient uptake have increased the risk of nutrient losses.David first addresses the concept of

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15:39

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/08/28

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher highlights the top actions to be done for this week: Do a fodder available budget If fodder reserves are below target, take actionAssess paddocks individually for grass growthRead more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-25thAugust 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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35:45

Joe Patton on dealing with the feed & fodder situation

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/08/25

Joe Patton, Head of the Teagasc Dairy Knowledge Transfer programme, joins James Dunne with an update on the current situation on dairy farms across the country following the prolonged period of dry weather.Joe explains the results from the Teagasc National Fodder Survey, which were presented at the National Feed and Fodder committee meeting, and he outlines the priorities for affected farmers regarding winter feed, reducing herd demand, nitrogen fertiliser and seeking advice where

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13:47

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/08/21

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher explains that:All farms should complete a fodder available budget An action plan needs to be developed where fodder reserves are below targetFarms and paddocks need to be assessed individually for grass growthRead more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-18thAugust For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page

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20:42

Staying on top of milk quality

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/08/19

Raymond Ryan, Milk Quality Advisor for the Limerick and Clare regions with Dairygold, joins Stuart Childs to discuss staying on top of milk quality.Raymond explains that milk quality in 2026 is generally holding up, with cell count and TBC broadly similar to previous years, but drought and difficult weather have created localised problems.Dirty conditions are the main risk, particularly for thermoduric bacteria and farmers should keep cows and parlours clean, manage sacrifice paddocks or

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10:27

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/08/14

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses: Doing a fodder available budget for your farmAssessing weed burden in recent reseedsTemperatures increasing again - water supply priority for animals Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-11thAugust 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

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26:52

Trying to get time off - help others to help you

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/08/12

Eoghan Byrne, project manager in FRS farm services, and MTU Agriculture student, Cormac Harnett, who works as an operator with the FRS in Cork joins Stuart Childs to discuss how farmers can help themselves get a bit of a break from the work by making it easier to work on their farm.Both Eoghan and Cormac say that planning and communication are central by giving operators advance notice and clearly stating what needs to be done, how to do it on your farm and when it needs to be done. Farmers

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10:50

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/08/10

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses: Establishing recovery on paddocksCaution with fertiliser applicationAssessing fodder available on farm Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-4thAugust 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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15:46

Advisory Update: What's happening on the ground?

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/08/04

Emily Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Advisor based in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, joins James Dunne for an update on the current situation on farms in her catchment and she has some key pieces of advice for farmers over the coming weeks.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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13:11

Your Weekly Grass10 Update

The Dairy Edge ·

2026/08/03

For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses: The need to walk the farm to assess grass growth and supply on farmReducing demand on farm Caution with fertiliserAnd the featured farm update comes from Sean Carpenter, Co. Kildare. Read more from this week’s Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-28thJuly For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page

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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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