Beef
Dairy-beef finishing – the key elements to get right
Dairy-beef finishing – the key elements to get right Aisling Claffey, Ruminant Nutrition Specialist at Teagasc, recently explored the key variables dairy-beef producers have to consider when maximising the efficiency of their finishing system. Such factors, she told the ‘Sourcing and Finishing High Quality Dairy Beef Animals’ webinar organised by the Teagasc […]
20 January 2025
Future-proofing a part-time beef enterprise in Tipperary
Future-proofing a part-time beef enterprise in Tipperary Investment in facilities, technology and business partnerships will ensure the future of Michael O’Donnell’s calf-to-beef farm in south Tipperary. Alan Dillon tells us more. Michael O’Donnell farms 48 hectares of good quality land near Clerihan in south Tipperary. The farm is split between 32 hectares […]
19 January 2025
Calving preparations and performance at Ballyhaise
Calving preparations and performance at Ballyhaise Consisting of 35 spring-calving, continental-type suckler cows, Liam McWeeney and Noel Prunty provide an update on the performance of the Ballyhaise suckler herd and outline how they are preparing for the upcoming calving season. The main objective of the suckler enterprise at Ballyhaise Agricultural College is […]
18 January 2025
Nitrogen rate effect – research update
Nitrogen rate effect – research update Edward O’Riordan, MJ Kelly, Sarah Burke and Mark McGee, Teagasc Grange, report on the effect of nitrogen fertiliser application rates on herbage yield and sward white clover content. Grass-white clover swards comprised of perennial ryegrass (Aberchoice, 25kg/ha) and white clover (Aberherald, 5kg/ha) were established in autumn […]
18 January 2025
4 reasons why farmers should use the Commercial Beef Value
4 reasons why farmers should use the Commercial Beef Value The Commercial Beef Value (CBV) is an invaluable tool for cattle producers who want to make informed decisions when purchasing calves or dairy farmers looking to enhance calf sales, Advisor on the DairyBeef 500 Programme, Gordon Peppard tells us more. There are […]
17 January 2025
Preparing for calving on suckler farms
Preparing for calving on suckler farms The Teagasc Future Beef Programme will host two important webinars next week in order to prepare farmers for the upcoming spring-calving season. Commencing on Tuesday, January 21 at 8pm, the first webinar in the series: ‘A Farmers’ Guide to Pre-Calving’ centres on the cow pre-calving, focusing […]
16 January 2025
Grazing forage crops – Michael McGuigan’s approach
Grazing forage crops – Michael McGuigan’s approach Weanlings on the farm of Michael McGuigan, a participant in the Future Beef Programme, commenced grazing a forage crop in mid-November. Read the management steps he’s following in this article. Totalling 2.5ha and sown in a sheltered field, the forage crop is Interval – a […]
15 January 2025
Preparing for Calving Part 2: Calving the cow – the key things to be aware of
Preparing for Calving Part 2: Calving the cow – the key things to be aware of In advance of spring calving season, Teagasc Nutritionist, Aisling Claffey and Teagasc Researcher and Vet, John Donlon join Catherine Egan for a special three part series, and this week, for the second part, John Donlon focuses […]
15 January 2025
Proinnsias Creedon Farm Update and Plans for 2025
Proinnsias Creedon Farm Update and Plans for 2025 Proinnsias Creedon, Future Beef Programme Farmer, has plans to optimize heifer finishing, maintain strong animal health, and prepare for calf purchases in 2025. Here’s an update on recent activities and progress from the farm. Performance The 2024 born weanling heifers were housed on the […]
12 January 2025
What is the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) and where can it be found
0 What is the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) and where can it be found DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard takes an in depth look at the Commercial Beef Value (CBV), a useful tool for beef farmers, particularly when it comes to purchasing calves this spring. By understanding and making use of the Commercial […]
8 January 2025