Beef
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023 – Cattle Finishing Enterprise Factsheet
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2023 – Cattle Finishing Enterprise Factsheet The Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department at Teagasc has recently released a Cattle Finishing Enterprise Factsheet for 2023, which analysed farm financial data, and variability in farm financial and technical performance as witnessed in the 2023 National Farm Survey. Background The […]
13 October 2024
National Farm Survey 2023 – Single Suckling Enterprise Factsheet
National Farm Survey 2023 – Single Suckling Enterprise Factsheet The National Farm Survey 2023 Single Suckling Enterprise Factsheet provides analysis of single suckling enterprises across Ireland, focusing on financial performance, production variations, and emerging trends within the sector. Financial Performance in 2023 The average gross output in 2023 was €1,171 per hectare […]
11 October 2024
Give your stock a clean start before winter housing
Give your stock a clean start before winter housing Eliminating parasites at housing will ensure optimum livestock performance over the winter. Niall Kerins, Teagasc Beef Specialist, discusses parasite treatment strategies for livestock during the winter housing period, focusing on the importance of proper product use and diagnostics. Longer nights and shorter days. […]
10 October 2024
The key things to consider if you’re interested in renting a shed
0 The key things to consider if you’re interested in renting a shed Niall Kerins, Teagasc Cattle specialist, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss winter cattle housing arrangements. Every winter a significant number of cattle are housed and fed in rented sheds. Whether you are the farmer renting out the shed […]
9 October 2024
Award winning Meath dairy-beef farmer prioritises farm-to-farm sourcing
0 Award winning Meath dairy-beef farmer prioritises farm-to-farm sourcing Aidan Maguire, a dairy-beef farmer from Co. Meath, was crowned the winner of the Dairy Beef Category of the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 last week. Dr Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications and Engagement Specialist, and Fergal Maguire, Advisor on the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 […]
9 October 2024
Weaning suckler calves: Insights from Michael & Niall Biggins
0 Weaning suckler calves: Insights from Michael & Niall Biggins Michael & Niall Biggins share practical strategies for weaning suckler calves and managing red clover grazing in this farm update. Watch the video below where Michael discusses the weaning process on the farm. Animal Health Michael and Niall have been busy weaning their […]
9 October 2024
A weaning and scanning update from Newford
0 A weaning and scanning update from Newford Focusing on weanling performance and scanning results, Michael Fagan provides an update from the Newford Farm, where the sunshine over the last two weeks has contributed to better grass growth and cattle thrive. Weanling performance from Newford All the 2024-born progeny have now been weaned, […]
9 October 2024
Teagasc Launches New National Farm Survey Dairy Beef Factsheet
0 Teagasc Launches New National Farm Survey Dairy Beef Factsheet Teagasc has published a range of farm enterprise factsheets for the year 2023. For the first time, the release includes a new Dairy Beef Factsheet, providing insights into the financial and technical performance of dairy beef enterprises on cattle farms across Ireland. The […]
8 October 2024
Maximizing Farm Efficiency on Wesley Browne’s Farm
0 Maximizing Farm Efficiency on Wesley Browne’s Farm In this update, Wesley Browne shares insights on how targeted lime spreading, careful dosing, and feed planning have significantly improved the efficiency and productivity of his farm. Soil Fertility Wesley has been focusing on improving the soil fertility on his farm and his soil sample […]
5 October 2024
Farmers warned of bluetongue risk
0 Farmers warned of bluetongue risk Following the spread of bluetongue widely across Eastern England and the detection of isolated cases in south-west England and north-west Wales, Irish farmers have once again been reminded of the risks of bluetongue. Warning farmers of the potential threat of this viral disease, Minister for Agriculture, Food […]
4 October 2024