Beef

Galway farmer, Aonghusa Fahy on preparing for calving, calving the cow and caring for the newborn calf
Galway farmer, Aonghusa Fahy on preparing for calving, calving the cow and caring for the newborn calf Future Beef farmer Aonghusa Fahy from county Galway discusses preparing for calving, calving the cow and caring for the newborn calf on the latest Beef Edge podcast. To ensure he is fully prepared, Aonghusa will […]
15 February 2023

Beef farming and its challenges in Ireland
Beef farming and its challenges in Ireland Beef farming is a very important agricultural activity in Ireland contributing to over 25% of total agricultural output. There are almost 140,000 farms in Ireland, of which almost 100,000 have some form of a beef enterprise. The national breeding herd is made up of approximately […]
15 February 2023

Teagasc Grange suckler research herd management notes February 2023
Teagasc Grange suckler research herd management notes February 2023 The suckler beef research herd at Teagasc Grange comprises of 170 spring-calving cows made up of 2 cow breed types; Simmental x Limousin and Limousin x Holstein-Friesian (½ beef, ½ dairy). This herd of cows is assigned to two experiments; the Derrypatrick study […]
15 February 2023

Presentations from the DairyBeef 500 Spring Conference
0 Presentations from the DairyBeef 500 Spring Conference On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast you’ll hear three of the presentations that were presented at the recent Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Spring Conference in Charleville. On the night, Nicky Byrne, Teagasc Researcher, gave an update on the Teagasc Grange dairy beef research, and beef […]
8 February 2023

Avoiding future issues with cash flow planning
0 Avoiding future issues with cash flow planning On most beef farms which include different systems from suckler to finishing or dairy calf to beef, the majority of income on farms is at the end of the year. It is important that cash flow is managed to ensure that all essential bills are […]
8 February 2023

Night or day? Timing of calving within the suckler herd
0 Night or day? Timing of calving within the suckler herd With 80% of the national suckler herd expected to calve in the springtime, a successful calving season – where both mortality and morbidity is minimised and health and safety is prioritised – is critical. Teagasc research indicates that livestock account for 65% […]
8 February 2023

Calving facilities with Aonghusa Fahy, Future Beef farmer
0 Calving facilities with Aonghusa Fahy, Future Beef farmer Aonghusa Fahy farms with his wife Olivia and two young children in Ardrahan, Co. Galway. He is part-time farming and is working full-time off farm as a secondary school teacher. The farm, consisting of 58ha, is split in two blocks – 22ha are in […]
5 February 2023

Laying the foundations for a successful calving season
0 Laying the foundations for a successful calving season We are fast approaching the start of the calving season on many suckler farms across the country. Stephen O’Callaghan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Galway/Clare, discusses how the actions taken now are the foundations for a successful calving season and year ahead. The nutrition of the […]
5 February 2023

Newford Farm Update: Grazing season commences
0 Newford Farm Update: Grazing season commences The latest Newford Farm Update provides an insight on grassland and the plan for spring slurry and fertiliser management. Donal Fahy, Technician at Newford, also gives an update on calving, animal performance and the biodiversity initiatives being undertaken. The grazing year commenced for the Newford Herd […]
4 February 2023

Eamon and Donnchadh McCarthy Soil Fertility Update
0 Eamon and Donnchadh McCarthy Soil Fertility Update Eamon and his son Donnchadh are farming in Carrigeen, Glendine, Youghal, Co. Waterford. Both work part-time on the farm. In addition, Eamonn works as a relief milker and Donnchadh has a full-time off farm job. Eamon & Donnchadh took 22 soil samples on their farm […]
3 February 2023