Let's Talk Dairy Webinar Series
Join James Dunne for the 'Let's Talk Dairy' webinars Thursday mornings at 10am. Get timely, relevant and practical advice to help you make better management decisions on your dairy farm. James will facilitate the webinars with guest presenters focusing on various topics of interest weekly as well as a lively discussion between attendees and the presenters. There will be an opportunity for you to pose your questions to each week’s presenters.
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Click on the options below to find out more about upcoming and previous webinars:
- Upcoming Webinars
- Let's Talk Dairy Special Series - Thinking of Dairy Farming?
- Let's Talk Dairy Time and People Management Series
- Previous Webinars - 2022
- Previous Webinars - 2021
- Previous Webinars - 2020
Upcoming Webinars
Previous Webinars
July 2023
What's involved in the climate advisory programme for dairy farmers? - 6 July
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Dr George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme to provide an overview of what's involved in the climate advisory programme for dairy farmers.
June 2023
Advisor's update from the grass roots - 1 June
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor is joined by Lorcan Dooley, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois to discuss where the focus should be on dairy farm for June.
Incorporating Clover into grass swards in Teagasc Ballyhaise - 9 June
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Donal Patton, Teagasc to give an update on a new research trial which is looking at incorporating Clover into grass swards in Teagasc Ballyhaise.
Milking 10 times a week in the second half of lactation - 15 June
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Emer Kennedy, Teagasc Researcher to discuss milking 10 times a week in the second half of lactation.
Dairygold Programme update - a farmer's perspective - 22 June
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Raymond Goggin, Bandon dairy farmer and Teagasc/Dairygold Joint Programme participant to get an update on what's been happening on the farm.
May 2023
Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme - Achieving Grazing Success - 4 May
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Pat Tuohy, Teagasc to give an insight into the Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme - Achieving Grazing Success.
Best Practice in Milking Routine - 11 May
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Padraig O'Connor, Teagasc to discuss best practice in milking routine.
Tipperary Calf to Beef Demo Farm - 18 May
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Chloe Millar, Teagasc to give an insight into the Tipperary Calf to Beef Demo Farm.
Dairy Market Outlook for the second half of 2023 - 25 May
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Liam McCabe, Dairy Sector Manager, Bord Bia to give an insight into the dairy market outlook for the second half of 2023.
April 2023
Breeding beef from the dairy herd - 6 April
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Ruth Fennell, Teagasc Dairy Advisor to discuss breeding beef from the dairy herd.
Matching stocking rate to grass grown - 13 April
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Eugene Lawler, dairy farmer to discuss matching stocking rate to grass grown.
Breeding beef from the dairy herd - 20 April
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Seamus Nolan, Teagasc Advisor based in the Roscommon/Longford Advisory Region to give an update from the grass roots.
Aurivo Programme update - a farmer's perspective - 27 April
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, host James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Donal Ronayne, dairy farmer from Co. Mayo to discuss an Aurivo Programme update - a farmer's perspective.
March 2023
Kerry Monitor Farms update - 1/3 through first rotation - 3 March
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, host George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Denis Brassil, Teagasc to give an update on the Kerry Monitor Farms where 1/3 are through their first rotation.
Less than 100 SCC in first 100 days - 9 March
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Don Crowley, Teagasc to discuss less than 100 Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in the first 100 days.
Progressing through the spring and finishing off the final rotation - 16 March
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Eamon Fagan, Westmeath dairy farmer to discuss progressing through the spring and finishing off the final rotation.
Nutrition of the spring calving cow ahead of breeding - 23 March
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc to discuss the nutrition of the spring calving cow ahead of breeding.
Let's Talk Dairy - Tirlán Focus Farmer update - 30 March
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Steven Fitzgerald, Waterford dairy farmer and Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme participant to get an update on what's been happening on the farm.
February 2023
Supplementation guidelines for cows in early lactation - 2 February
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom was joined by Mike Dineen, Teagasc to discuss supplementation guidelines for cows in early lactation.
A review of dry matter intake in cows in early lactation - 9 February
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom was joined by Mike Egan, Teagasc to give a review of dry matter intake in cows in early lactation.
Spring grazing at Lyons Estate - 16 February
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Niall Walsh, Technologist at UCD Lyons Estate to get an update on spring grazing at Lyons Estate.
Spring grazing at Johnstown Castle - 23 February
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Aidan Lawless, Dairy Unit Manager, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss spring grazing at Johnstown Castle.
January 2023
Milk feeding guidelines for young calves - 5 January
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Emer Kennedy, Teagasc to discuss milk feeding guidelines for young calves.
Managing scouring calves - 12 January
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Catherine McAloon, Vet in UCD's Herd Health Group to discuss managing scouring calves.
Housing guidelines for young calves - 19 January
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss housing guidelines for young calves.
Best practice around weaning - 26 January
On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses best practice around weaning.
Let's Talk Dairy Special Series - Thinking of Dairy Farming? Get the Basics Right
Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist and Patrick Gowing, Teagasc Dairy Expansion Specialist presented a four part Let's Talk Dairy Special Series which was open to everyone from new entrants to established dairy farmers, whether learning a new skill or honing an existing one.
| Date | Topic |
| Monday, 9 November | New entrant case study - Peter Hamm and Padraig Foley |
| Monday, 16 November |
Understanding EBI and Sourcing the right stock |
| Monday, 30 November |
Grazing infrastructure and reseeding plans |
| Monday, 7 December |
Farmyard infrastructure design and building a capital budget |
| Monday, 25 January | Robotics |
Let's Talk Dairy Time and People Management Series
Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist will be joined by Marion Beecher, Teagasc; Nollaig Heffernan, Independent Management Consultant and guest farmer participants throughout the Let's Talk Dairy Time and People Management Series. This webinar is run on a Thursday at 10am.
| Date | Topic |
| Thursday, 5 November |
Making the industry/your farm an attractive place to work |
| Thursday, 19 November |
Working Efficiently |
| Thursday, 3 December | Managing your time to maximum effect |
| Thursday, 7 January |
Using a Yearly Planner to Organise Yourself |