Results of an open call for proposals for farm safety, health and wellbeing projects were announced at the @Teagasc Moorepark open day. Minister Michael Healy-Rae received a health check from the Irish Farmer Health Checks 2025 project funded under the call. 👉gov.ie/en/department-…

Brian McCarthy spoke to us at #Moorepark25 today in the Breeding and Reduction Village where he is discussing the effect of sward type on animal performance and nitrogen excretion. To view the booklet from the open day, visit teagasc.ie/moorepark25 Teagasc Dairy

Elodie Ruelle spoke to us at #Moorepark25 today about the reduction in chemical nitrogen allowance on Irish dairy farms - consequences for Nitrate leaching and feed self sufficiency View the booklet on teagasc.ie/moorepark25 Teagasc Dairy

The optimum system and its design depend entirely on soil drainage characteristics. With appropriate drainage, grass production has been shown to increase by between 4 and 7 t DM/ha per year. Read more teagasc.ie/wp-content/upl… #Moorepark25

Rachel Miller spoke to us at #Moorepark25 today about clinical mastitis on Irish dairy farms. View the booklet from the event at teagasc.ie/moorepark25 Teagasc Dairy

As we're all aware, slurry storage is becoming more of an issue on farms. Patrick Tuohy spoke to us at #Moorepark25 today about a study to try and establish what the rates of storage required should be. View the open day booklet teagasc.ie/moorepark25 Teagasc Dairy

The AgTech Ireland Avenue at #Moorepark25, which was organised by AgTech Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc, showcased cutting-edge innovations designed to tackle real on-farm challenges.

We had some great entries to the #thisisdairying photo competition which was run in the lead up to #Moorepark25! Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to the winners!

Approx 1 in 10 Irish dairy cows is lame at any one time, with levels rising to over 30% in some herds! At #Moorepark25 a series of Lameness videos was officially launched by Minister Noel Grealish. The videos aim to help farmers tackle lameness in cows bit.ly/401CMys

Bluetongue is a serious disease of cattle, sheep, goats and camelids. It is caused by a virus which is transmitted between animals by biting midges. Find out more bit.ly/3U1F2C9 Teagasc Dairy #Moorepark25

🎧🎙️Link to podcast: pod.fo/e/2f50e0 For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses: -Current grazing advice🐄 -Lime advice🚜 -Reviews remaining N and P allowance🌱🍀 There is a grazing update from Enda Armstrong from Galway 🐮🚜

Grass growth over last 7 days 64kg DM/ha 🌱 Predicted growth for next week 63kg DM/ha🍀 Rainfall expected 21-47mm🌦 Soil temp 16-19C🌡️

🎙️For this week’s TeagascGrass10 grazing management update, as we enter July, Joseph Dunphy discusses current grazing advice & he has a grazing update from Sean Barry, Co. Limerick 🐮🌱🐄 #DairyEdge Teagasc 🎧Listen & Follow on Apple/Spotify: pod.fo/e/2f8f0a

Starting off on the right foot is very important in terms of attracting and retaining employees, writes Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Martina Gormley. The first place to start is knowing your legal requirements as an employer and then ensuring you fulfil them. bit.ly/46GgINP

🎙️@Teagasc dairy specialist, Pat Gowing joins James Dunne on this week's #DairyEdge podcast to discuss farmyard infrastructure & why ‘Good design fixes all problems’ 🧑‍🌾 🎧Listen & follow on Apple/Spotify: pod.fo/e/2fb83c

Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist joins James Dunne on this week’s episode of #TheDairyEdge podcast to discuss farmyard infrastructure and why good planning and design are key. Listen in pod.fo/e/2fb83c

We’re hiring a Farm Manager! Lead day-to-day ops at Solohead dairy research farm in Co. Tipperary 🐄🌱 🔬 Work with scientists on sustainable agri solutions Link: teagasc.ie/about/opportun…📅 Apply by 1 Aug #FarmManager #AgriCareers #DairyResearch

Failure to have adequate grass available in spring will lead to higher production costs and is also likely to result in lower milk revenue. Mark Treacy, Teagasc Dairy Specialist shares his key tips for autumn grassland management. Find them here bit.ly/3KynHj3

Mike Dineen @Teagasc Senior Research Officer joins James Dunne on this week's #DairyEdge podcast to discuss optimising the winter diet for liquid milk herds. Listen & follow on Apple/Spotify: pod.fo/e/338177 Teagasc Dairy

🚨We’re hiring a Dairy Farm Manager!🚨 In this hands-on role, you’ll: ✅ Manage day-to-day farm operations and staff ✅ Coordinate research data collection ✅ Share key insights with visitors and the wider community. Full description below 👇 topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobAp…