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The Dairy Edge

Teagasc
Dairy Farming
Teagasc Sustainability Report
Ireland
Protected Urea
Nitrogen Use Efficiency
Fertilizer Use
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Farm Management
Stocking Rates
Ammonia Emissions
Emissions Reduction
Feed Management
Grass Utilization
Grass Management
Outblocks
Feed Costs
Labor Efficiency
Irish Dairy Industry
Biodiversity
Pasture Harvest

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: www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/

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Latest Episodes

Teagasc Research Officer, Pablo Silva Boloña, whose work focuses on milk quality, dairy cow mastitis and selective dry cow therapy, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge.

Pablo explains selective dry therapy and why it is being implemented on ... more

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Mike Dineen, Teagasc Senior Research Officer, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the fundamentals to optimising performance from freshly calved cows by making informed decisions around the winter diet.

Winter feed is obviously a ... more

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Kevin Downing of ICBF joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the recent changes to the EBI incorporated into the September Evaluation run.

Kevin outlines the reason for the base change in order to make sure we are comparing the cur... more

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John Conroy, Dairy Advisor in Teagasc Nenagh, and Jim Delahunty, dairy farmer, join Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss closing the farm for 2025.

John says it has been an exceptional year for the most part, in the area he covers, wit... more

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Recent Guests

Pablo Silva Boloña
Chagas Research Officer focusing on milk quality and dairy cow mastitis.
Chagas
Episode: Selective Dry Cow Therapy - excellent management is the key to success
Jim Delahunty
Dairy farmer with experience in managing high stocking rates
Episode: Autumn Closing Planning
Seamus Kearney
Teagasc Tirlán Joint Programme Coordinator
Teagasc
Episode: Soil Fertility Management after the Spreading Deadline
George Ramsbottom
Head of the Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme
Teagasc
Episode: Using the Signpost Advisory Programme to reduce the carbon footprint of your farm
Emma-Louise Coffey
Programme Coordinator for the Farm Manager Apprenticeship Programme
Teagasc
Episode: Training the next generation of dairy farmers
Muireann Conneely
Teagasc dairy researcher with a specific interest in animal welfare
Teagasc
Episode: Managing lameness will improve herd performance
Dr. Emma Dillon
Economist and senior research officer at the National Farm Survey
National Farm Survey
Episode: The National Farm Survey Preliminary Results 2024
Sheena Murphy
Cork Dairy Farmer
Episode: The Benefits of Genotyping
Padraig McCormack
The dairy advisor in Moorepark
Moorepark
Episode: Dairy Advisor Update with Padraig McCormack, Moorepark

Hosts

James Dunne
Host focusing on key insights and management strategies for dairy farming.
Stuart Childs
Co-host providing insights on dairy farming trends and practices.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Practical advice

    Very well researched and thought out podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandstone Cowboy
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Really good podcast, I’m listening from New Zealand. Already know most of what they’re talking about but it’s good to hear from experts ,that confirm what I’m doing is correct. Have also learnt a few things I didn’t know before. Will keep listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farknkiwi
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • A credit to Teagasc and the Irish dairy industry

    An insightful podcast with a great range of topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aiden_C7
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Great job!

    A wide variety of topics covered in a very informative way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Padjo4
    Ireland7 years ago

Listeners Say

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The insights from experts provide practical, actionable advice that resonates well with both new and experienced farmers.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched and informative content that covers a wide range of topics relevant to dairy farming.
Many express satisfaction with the podcast's focus on sustainability and improving dairy farm practices.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#120
United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts
#177
Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts
#127
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#208
Germany/Government
Apple Podcasts
#8
Ireland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#32
New Zealand/Government

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Selective Dry Cow Therapy - excellent management is the key to success
Q: How well is it working on herds?
In uninfected cows, not using an antibiotic shouldn't have a negative risk if management practices following treatment are adequate.
Selective Dry Cow Therapy - excellent management is the key to success
Q: What are the main challenges farmers face when implementing selective dry cow therapy?
Farmers are mainly concerned about making the right choice on which cows should get the antibiotics and lack of help or advice on farm management practices.
Optimising the Winter Diet for Liquid Milk Herds
Q: Where does a farmer start when it comes to actually looking at diet formulation?
A couple of key principles include assessing forage inventory and evaluating nutritive value through testing.
Soil Fertility Management after the Spreading Deadline
Q: What can we expect in terms of the release of nitrogen as a result of having the lime status right?
Improving soil pH can release up to 70 kilos of nitrogen per hectare per year.
Using the Signpost Advisory Programme to reduce the carbon footprint of your farm
Q: What actions are readily available for farmers?
Farmers should focus on improving soil fertility, using lime effectively, applying low-emission slurry spreading, and adopting protected urea.

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Focused on enhancing dairy farm performance, this podcast presents a variety of expert insights on topics such as herd management, sustainability, and agricultural education. Episodes typically feature discussions with specialists from Teagasc and experienced farmers, offering practical strategies to tackle common challenges in the dairy industry. The content ranges from managing herd somatic cell counts and lameness to the importance of training the next generation of dairy farmers. This podcast is particularly valuable for those in the dairy sector, providing research-based advice and practical guidance to improve operations and profitability.

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1. Pablo Silva Boloña
2. Jim Delahunty
3. Seamus Kearney
4. George Ramsbottom
5. Emma-Louise Coffey
6. Muireann Conneely
7. Dr. Emma Dillon
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