Aidan Brennan
Dairy specialist
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From a family run dairy farm in Co. Tipperary. Graduated with a degree in Agriculture in 2007 and a diploma in Economics in 2010. Managed research farms in Teagasc Moorepark for over seven years, working with researchers on grazing and genetic experiments. Passionate about profitability pasture based dairy farming systems. Joined the Irish Farmers Journal as Dairy Specialist in 2015.
Aidan Brennan looks at what farmers who can still do some grazing after the weekend's heavy rain should do, while those herds in sheds must be remember that silage will be needed next year too.
By Aidan Brennan on 23 October 2017
This week, Aidan Brennan looks at the effects of the recent storm and how to pick cows for selective dry cow therapy.
By Aidan Brennan on 20 October 2017
This week, Aidan Brennan looks at the effects of the recent storm and how to pick cows for selective dry cow therapy.
By Aidan Brennan on 20 October 2017
This week, Aidan Brennan looks at the effects of the recent storm and how to pick cows for selective dry cow therapy.
By Aidan Brennan on 19 October 2017
Ex-hurricane Ophelia didn't affect grazing much, but the coming heavy rain will, writes Aidan Brennan.
By Aidan Brennan on 20 October 2017
Ex-Hurricane Ophelia is still blowing hard, so dairy farmers should consider milking the cows just once on Monday.
By Aidan Brennan on 16 October 2017
Aidan Brennan reports from the final round of judging in the Grassland Farmer of the Year competition.
By Aidan Brennan on 19 October 2017
This week, Aidan Brennan looks at reducing lameness, lowering energy consumption and options for reducing milking frequency.
By Aidan Brennan on 12 October 2017
Average grass growth rates are still higher than normal, but are dropping as we go into October, Aidan Brennan reports.
By Aidan Brennan on 11 October 2017
Aidan Brennan reports on the scanning results from the Teagasc dairy research farms.
By Aidan Brennan on 09 October 2017
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