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The Dairy Trail

Agriland Media
Dairy Farming
Spring Calving
Grass Management
Milk Solids
Ireland
Irish Agriculture
Holstein Cattle
Calving
Grassland Management
Agriculture
Buffalo
Dairanturn
County Kildare
Jersey Cross Cows
Calving Season
Nutrient Management
Stocking Rate
Embryo Transfer
Genetics
National Ploughing Championships

Agriland's brand new limited podcast series 'The Dairy Trail' takes listeners inside the yard of dairy farms across the country to hear what is happening on the ground. The new four-part series will cover everything from calving down cows, managing calves, herd nutrient requirements, getting cows out to grazing, and spreading slurry and fertiliser. Listeners will get to hear how other farm systems... more

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In the latest episode of Agriland's limited podcast series "The Dairy Trail", technical dairy specialist, Cathal O'Shea visited the farm of Paul and Judith Davern in the Burren in Co. Clare.

The Davern family are milking a herd of Fleckvieh-cross co... more

In the latest episode of Agriland's limited podcast series "the Dairy Trail", technical dairy specialist, Cathal O'Shea visited the farm of Kieran Lynch in Macroom Co. Cork.

The Lynch family is a milking just over 300 water buffalos as well as reari... more

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In the latest episode of Agriland's limited podcast series "the Dairy Trail", technical dairy specialist, Cathal O'Shea visited the farm of Michael Guinan in Co. Offaly.

Michael is milking 118 Montbéliarde cows through two robotic milking machines j... more

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In the latest episode of Agriland's podcast series "the Dairy Trail", technical dairy specialist, Cathal O'Shea visited the farm of Edel and Domnic Curtin in Co. Clare.

The Curtins run a busy operation, balancing the dairy herd alongside shift work,... more

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Kieran Lynch
Fifth generation dairy farmer; owner of Macroom Buffaloes
Macroom Buffaloes
Episode: Farming over 700 buffalo in Co. Cork
Michael Guinan
Dairy farmer in Ballincahinn, Tullamore, Offaly
Family-owned dairy operation
Episode: Dual robots delivering over 520kg/MS in Tullamore
Edel Curtin
Dairy farmer and Garda Síochána member
Curtin Farm, West Clare
Episode: From patrol cars to parlours: Two Gardaí dairying in Clare
John Byrne
County Waterford farmer
Self-employed farmer
Episode: Chasing cell counts: How a Waterford farmer keeps SCC below 60
Dan Somers
Farmer
Somers Farm
Episode: Milking 230 Montbéliarde's in a split calving system
John Wynne
County Wicklow farmer
Stratford-on-Selenia, County Wicklow, Ireland
Episode: Feeding and breeding to boost winter milk performance
Michael Ryan
Dairy farmer and 2025 NDC & Kerrygold Milk Quality Award winner
Episode: Award winning Tipperary farm achieving sub 100 SCC
Joe Healy
Dairy farmer focusing on Holstein genetics
Episode: Pedigree Holsteins, embryo transfers & 680kg/MS/cow in Co. Meath
Mike Clohessy
Dairy farmer and director of Bullwise
Bullwise
Episode: Limerick farmer robot milking 75 cows while breeding for capacity and solids

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Hugh Harney
Technical dairy specialist for Agriland

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#50
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#29
Ireland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#38
New Zealand/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#76
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Apple Podcasts
#203
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#230
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Milking 230 Montbéliarde's in a split calving system
Q: Fantastic. And then I suppose maybe at this time of year, you're feeding routine. How does that consist of?
Dan outlines a simple feeding regime of silage, beets, and meal with ad lib silage, beet supplementation twice daily, and a routine that supports efficient milk production while keeping costs in check.
Milking 230 Montbéliarde's in a split calving system
Q: Okay. And how is the spring calving going for you at the minute? How are you finding that?
Dan describes finishing the autumn calving with few issues, noting spring calving is busier but manageable, and emphasizes the ongoing adaptation to drought and feed management during calving and the lactation cycle.
Milking 230 Montbéliarde's in a split calving system
Q: Dan, maybe you can talk us through the farming system you have going here.
Dan explains a family partnership milking around 230 Montbéliarde cows with a split calving pattern, a strong emphasis on grass-based production, selective dry-off, and a managed approach to reproduction and replacements to maintain herd quality and production.
Feeding and breeding to boost winter milk performance
Q: What preventive health measures are central to your calf management?
A structured vaccination schedule starting at birth, with follow-ups at 28 and 70 days, and a diary-based approach to keep records and ensure calves are protected during the high-risk period.
Feeding and breeding to boost winter milk performance
Q: How do you approach breeding and calving to avoid clustering in a six-week window?
We use sex semen early in breeding to level the six-week block and plan sync protocols for heifers, while delaying full breeding until after the new year to spread workload and improve conception rates.

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What is The Dairy Trail about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series offers on-the-ground insights from Irish dairy farms, exploring how operations run day-to-day—from milking routines, grazing management, and grassland health to breeding decisions, herd genetics, and milk quality. Episodes often center on practical, measurable outcomes—such as sub-100 SCC maintenance, high milk solids, and efficient stock management—while also addressing regulatory and market challenges like nitrate derogation and farm infrastructure. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on farming stories with discussions of technology and genetics, giving listeners a front-row seat to real-world farming decisions and their financial implications. The format tends to combine farm visits with technical breakdowns, making it e... more

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Recent guests on The Dairy Trail include:

1. Kieran Lynch
2. Michael Guinan
3. Edel Curtin
4. John Byrne
5. Dan Somers
6. John Wynne
7. Michael Ryan
8. Joe Healy

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