Future Beef Labour Saving Series

The Future Beef Programme has launched a new series of short videos highlighting practical labour-saving tips and technologies for beef farmers. The series, featuring Future Beef farmers from across the country, showcases simple, effective measures that can help farmers improve efficiency, reduce workload, and enhance safety on beef farms.

Earlier this year, Teagasc hosted a series of Tax and TAMS webinars to help farmers plan for investment at a time when beef prices have reached record highs. The new labour-saving series builds on that momentum, offering practical, low-cost ideas for investment that can improve work-life balance and long-term sustainability on beef farms. You can watch them below.

💡 Spend Smart. Save Time. Farm Safely.

Episode 1: Handling Unit with Aonghusa Fahy, Co. Galway

✅ TAMS eligible for mobile penning: 40–60% grant aid

💶 Reference cost: €2,272.03 mobile crush unit | €65.05/m mobile penning

Episode 2: Clipex Fencing with Wesley Browne, Co. Monaghan

✅ TAMS eligible: 40–60% grant aid

💶 Reference cost: €3.19/m bovine fencing | €8.10-10.57/m sheep fencing

Episode 3: Fertiliser Dispensing Stand with Eamon McCarthy, Co. Waterford

❌ TAMS eligible

Episode 4: New Farm Roadway with Olivia Hynes, Co. Roscommon

✅ TAMS eligible: 40–60% grant aid

💶 Reference cost: €24.90/m

Episode 5: Automated Heat Detection & health Monitoring System with Michael McGuigan, Co. Meath

✅ TAMS eligible: 40–60% grant aid

💶 Reference cost: €2,833 base station | €134.70 per collar/tag/bolus

Episode 6: Calf Crate with Ken Gill, Co. Offaly

✅ TAMS eligible: 40–60% grant aid

💶 Reference cost: €637.41

Episode 7: Cryptosporidium Vaccine with Niall Biggins, Co. Mayo

❌ TAMS eligible

Episode 8: Synchronisation Programme with Shane McGuinness, Newford Farm, Co. Roscommon

❌ TAMS eligible