Beef
Mixed farm system paying dividends in Co. Roscommon
Farmers in the west of Ireland and particularly Roscommon are renowned for operating a mixed grazing system (running both cattle and a mid-season lambing ewe flock), which is no different on the farm of Olivia Hynes, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon, participant in the Future Beef Programme. Producing quality weanlings and finishing lambs off grass is a key feature of her efficient farm business.
15 July 2026
Signpost update: Winter forage, breeding and finishing with Kay O’Sullivan
Very much a case of if it’s not broken, don’t fix it, Kay O’Sullivan, organic farmer and participant in the Teagasc Future Beef and Signpost Programmes, tells us about the benefits she’s seen from growing forage crops as a winter food source over the last five years.
14 July 2026
Dry weather in the South-East: Advice on grazing, supplementation and silage feeding
Soil moisture deficits are continuing to increase across the South-East, and with grass beginning to burn back on the driest farms, Future Beef Programme Manager, Martina Harrington outlines the actions farmers should take now.
13 July 2026
Trends in off-farm employment and pensions on Irish farms
Preliminary results of the National Farm Survey 2025 were presented earlier this week. Interesting trends in both farm holder and farm household (farmer and spouse) off-farm employment across farm systems were presented.
12 July 2026
To feed or not to feed?
At this time of year, one of the most common questions asked is whether calves should continue to receive concentrates during the summer months. DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire shares some essential reading.
8 July 2026
What we learned from BEEF2026
It was another hugely successful Open Day at Teagasc Grange this year with the theme of ‘Driving Sustainable Performance’ showcasing the latest technology and insights into Irish beef farming.
8 July 2026
Heat stress in cattle
With warmer temperatures forecast, now's a great time to refresh on heat stress in cattle, and the management tasks needed to prevent it becoming an issue.
8 July 2026
RU-MIT-LESS Research Project to Investigate Lifetime Potential of Methane-Reducing Feed Additives in Beef Cattle
Methane-reducing feed additives have the potential to contribute to Ireland’s agricultural greenhouse gas reduction targets, with studies showing emissions reductions of 8% to 30% under indoor conditions.
7 July 2026
Keeping water to cattle during warmer weather
Niall Kerins, Cattle Specialist at Teagasc, shares guidelines on how to meet the water requirements for beef cattle during the current dry weather conditions.
7 July 2026
Further growth in farm incomes across all systems in 2025
The results of a new report from economists at Teagasc confirm a further increase in farm income took place across all the major farm systems in Ireland in 2025 as incomes continued to recover from the difficult year experienced in 2023.
6 July 2026