National Beef Conference

The theme of the 2023 National Beef Conference held on November 21st was – Improving our Beef Sector’s Green Credentials

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Programme – “Improving our Beef Sector’s Green Credentials”

Welcome: Pat Clarke, Teagasc Regional Manager, Galway & Liam Herlihy, Chairperson Teagasc Authority
Opening Address:  Prof. Frank O’Mara, Teagasc Director

Session 1: Implementing Sustainable Technologies on Beef Farms

Chaired by – M.J. Clery, Midlands 103

An overview of updates to the Irish suckler beef breeding indexes – Dr. Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader, Teagasc Grange
Low-input, high-output, grass-based dairy-beef heifer systems – Ellen Fitzpatrick, Johnstown Castle Research Centre, Teagasc
IBR: impacts and control – Dr. Maria Guelbenzu, BVD & IBR Programme Manager, Animal Health Ireland (AHI)

Session 2: ‘Increasing our Competitive Advantage on the Global Stage’

Chaired by: Margaret Donnelly, Editor, Farming Independent

Leading the way in emissions reduction technology adoption on Signpost cattle farms – Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist
Certification schemes in France – Paying farmers for their carbon footprint reductions – Anaïs L’Hôte, Project Manager at Idele – French Livestock Institute
Irish Beef in a Global Market – Rupert Claxton, Meat & Livestock Director, Gira

Close of Conference: Prof. Pat Dillon, Director of Research, Teagasc