Beef
Pregnancy scanning – a key management tool for suckler herds
While there is a cost involved, pregnancy scanning should be viewed as an investment rather than an expense, as the information gained can improve herd fertility, reduce winter feeding costs and support better management decisions, Joe Mahon, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Naas, tells us more.
8 August 2026
Reseeding strategies – improving outputs on farm
On the latest episode of Grass10 TV, the Grass10 team visit sheep farmer Willie Fox near Summerhill in County Meath and Jack Spillane, farm manager of the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm. John Conroy, Teagasc Advisor, tells us more.
6 August 2026
Beef Management Notes – August 2026
From grassland management, drafting for finishing and preparing for weaning, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares key management notes for beef farmers for the month of August.
6 August 2026
Behind the scenes with Noel McSweeney: Preparing championship cattle for the Tullamore Show
Cork beef farmer, Noel McSweeney and his Teagasc Advisor, David Hallissey, explain how they prepare for this year's Tullamore Show on this week’s Beef Edge podcast.
5 August 2026
New farmer and vet supports launched to ease the burden of TB outbreaks
A new step-by-step guide for managing TB (tuberculosis) breakdowns in cattle herds, a series of biosecurity demonstration videos, and a practical training programme for vets have been launched following a year-long research project examining how farmers and vets experience TB outbreaks on Irish farms.
4 August 2026
Five Practical Steps to Improve Water Quality on Your Farm in August
Protecting water quality has never been more important for farmers, not only to meet environmental requirements but also to safeguard the long-term productivity and sustainability of their land. The Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign shares 5 top tips to protect water quality on your farm this August.
4 August 2026
Olivia Hynes showcases profitable beef and sheep system at farm walk
A large crowd attended the National Future Beef farm walk hosted by Future Beef farmer Olivia Hynes at Kilcash, Co. Roscommon. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist, tells us more.
31 July 2026
Building a high-performance Charolais herd
In advance of the Irish Grassland Association Open Day on July 30 in Co. Cavan, Sebana Moynagh joins the Beef Edge to give an insight into her Breffni Pedigree Charolais Herd and to discuss practical beef production and grassland management strategies relevant to both pedigree and commercial suckler farmers.
29 July 2026
Improving suckler returns through better 200-day calf weights
As the grazing season advances suckler farmers should evaluate herd performance to secure future profitability. James Mullane, Future Beef Programme Advisor, tells us more.
29 July 2026
Why Olivia Hynes Switched to 100% AI
Roscommon suckler and sheep farmer, Olivia Hynes, joins Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist and Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, to give an overview of her system and a preview of the FutureBeef National Farm Walk taking place on her farm on 29th July.
28 July 2026