Beef
The latest research findings from the Derrypatrick herd
Dr. Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader, Teagasc Grange, is on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss the latest research being carried out in 2025 and the plans for 2026.
17 December 2025
Clipping and lice control – protecting winter performance
With cattle now housed, Beef Specialist at Teagasc, David Argue reminds us why lice and mite infestations shouldn’t be overlooked over the winter months.
17 December 2025
Solutions for Enteric Methane Reductions in Irish Ruminant Livestock Systems
Research is ongoing in a number of areas to reduce enteric methane output on Irish livestock farms.
16 December 2025
Getting ready for spring – December priorities
By taking actions on our farms now, we can reduce or eliminate issues in springtime. Marion Fox, Teagasc Advisor, Galway Clare Region, tells us more.
15 December 2025
Should you be making any changes to your farm enterprise in 2026?
With the sun setting on 2025, Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, encourages drystock farmers to review the performance of their farms over the past 12 months in order to plan effectively for the year ahead.
15 December 2025
Climate targets and farming
Water quality is in significant focus at the moment with Nitrates Derogation discussions ongoing but other key environmental focus areas are biodiversity/habitat improvements and emission reductions. The target on Green House Gas (GHG) emissions is a 51% reduction economy wide by 2030. Colm Kelly tells us more.
7 December 2025
Grazing forage crops – Michael McGuigan’s approach
A Future Beef Programme participant from Co. Meath, Michael McGuigan is following best practice when it comes to grazing forage crops this winter.
7 December 2025
CalfCare events to get underway
Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland (AHI), with the support of Feed for Growth and local co-ops and meat processers, will commence its series of CalfCare events next week.
6 December 2025
The challenge of high beef prices
As part of the recent Teagasc National Beef Conference, Rupert Claxton, Meat Director of Gira Consultancy and Research, examined the global supply and demand for beef and presented an outlook for 2026. Below is his paper:
6 December 2025
Achieving the perfect balance
Kay O’Sullivan, farming at Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork, operates a very efficient organic farm. Fully organic for 15 years and carrying a suckler to beef and sheep flock, Kay’s farming system illustrates how it is possible to be organic and productive, while at the same time looking after the environment.
4 December 2025