17 April 2024

Beef farm actions for the coming weeks

On the back of the current weather challenges, this week’s Beef Edge podcast features Gabriel Trayers, Future Beef Programme Advisor, and Alan Dillion, Manager of the DairyBeef 500 Campaign, who provide an update from around the country and offer tips and advice for beef farms over the coming weeks.

Alan also discusses health issues, while Gabriel outlines issues in relation to the breeding season and cow nutrition options. 

With grazing rotations delayed, Alan discusses the first steps in the plan and getting silage ground on track. He also describes some of the finishing options available now for stock that may not have got to grass.

Listen in below:

Weather is improving, so there’s light at end of the tunnel but it is an extremely stressful time and there’s also huge financial pressure on farmers. Talk to neighbours and your local Teagasc advisor. There is an extensive network of people to help, including the Teagasc National Grassland Helpline on 059 918 3155. The helplines are open to all farmers seeking advice in coping with the ongoing wet weather and challenging soil conditions and are open from 9am–9pm, Monday to Saturday.

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com, visit the Beef Edge show page.