About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Edel and Domnic Curtin about their dairy farming operation in Co. Clare and the challenges they face.

In the latest episode of Agriland's limited 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, with both Domnic and Edel active members of An Garda Síochána We chat to the duo about their farm system, navigating a tough grazing season, planning for the upcoming breeding season, as well as reflecting on the recent calving season. And with three children on the farm, we hear about the farms desire for top notch safety, which has led them to their recent decision to install an underpass.

People in this episode

Host: Cathal O'Shea

Guests: Edel Curtin, Domnic Curtin

Topics covered

• dairy farming
• safety
• grazing season
• breeding season
• calving season

Keywords

• dairy
• farming
• safety
• grazing
• breeding
• calving
• underpass

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: An Garda Síochána

Places: Co. Clare

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