Beef
From Purchase to Performance: Rearing Dairy-Beef Calves
For the second part of the 'Dairy Calf to Beef’ series’ on the Beef Edge, Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue discusses what to be aware of when sourcing calves and the essential things to get right during the rearing process.
28 January 2026
Safety on suckler farms this spring
With calving just around the corner on many suckler farms, Teagasc Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane shares some key tips to maximise safety at this busy time of year.
28 January 2026
Farm smart and claim these seven supports
Starting out in farming is exciting. But you’ll need all the help you can get so make sure you take advantage of all available supports. James McDonnell, Farm Management Specialist, Teagasc outlines seven key supports farmers should avail of.
27 January 2026
Preventing scour in newborn calves
Preventing scour in newborn suckler calves is critical to reducing early-life losses and improving herd performance on Irish beef farms. Read some key tips from the Teagasc Future Beef Programme here:
27 January 2026
A step by step guide to calving the suckler cow and keeping the calf alive
The Teagasc Future Beef team hosted the second event in their two-part webinar series, A Guide to a Successful Calving Season, on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
25 January 2026
Calf health – Ger McSweeney’s key to achieving one calf per cow per year
Farming in Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co. Cork, and operating a spring-calving suckler to beef system, Future Beef Programme participant, Ger McSweeney places a firm focus on calf health and it’s paying dividends when it comes to achieving one calf per cow per year.
24 January 2026
Mindful advice when spreading slurry and protecting our waters
With the slurry spreading opening date fast approaching for farmers, ASSAP Advisor, Joseph Maher gives us key tips and advice on how best to use slurry, while making sure we protect our environment and our waters.
23 January 2026
Preparing for the purchasing of dairy bred calves
As dairy cows start to calve in earnest, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard shares a number of key tips for beef farmers in preparation for purchasing dairy bred calves over the next two to three months to rear as beef animals.
21 January 2026
Building a profitable dairy calf to beef system
In the first part of a ‘Dairy Calf to Beef’ series on the Teagasc Beef Edge podcast, DairyBeef 500 Manager, Alan Dillon discusses the key performance indicators of a sustainable, profitable dairy beef system.
21 January 2026
DairyBeef 500 Conference to focus on calf sourcing, better genetics and health
The Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Conference 2026 will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 7pm at Ballykisteen Hotel, Limerick Junction, County Tipperary, E34 VK12.
20 January 2026