Beef
A breeding season update from Future Beef farmer, Michael McGuigan
A breeding season update from Future Beef farmer, Michael McGuigan Still transitioning from an autumn-calving system and after a successful calving season, Future Beef Programme Advisor, Aisling Molloy recently visited Michael McGuigan’s farm in Co. Meath to hear how the breeding season is progressing. Calving performance Lasting 13 weeks in total, calving […]
29 May 2025
DairyBeef 500 farmer, JP Hammersley on his farming system
DairyBeef 500 farmer, JP Hammersley on his farming system DairyBeef 500 farmer, JP Hammersley from Co. Tipperary is on this week’s Beef Edge with an update on his farm, management of calves at grass and the plan for finishing cattle on the farm. JP outlines his dairy calf to beef system with […]
28 May 2025
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply lime
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply lime When it comes to applying lime, farmers have been encouraged to take every opportunity to do so during the growing season, Specialist on the Teagasc Signpost Programme, Mark Plunkett reminds us of the key benefits of liming. To maximise the return from applied fertilisers, soil […]
27 May 2025
Achieving good silage preservation
Achieving good silage preservation Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, shares his advice for achieving good silage preservation. To produce high yields of grass for silage, use swards that are dominated by perennial ryegrass, as they contain more sugars than other grasses. Ensure the phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and pH status of the soil […]
26 May 2025
Better silage pays off for the Dodgers
Better silage pays off for the Dodgers A Monaghan drystock Knowledge Transfer (KT) discussion group focused on making quality silage in 2024 and reaped the benefits, Teagasc B&T Drystock Advisor, Eimear Tobin writes. Last year it cost €42.12, on average, to make a bale of silage. Two-thirds, €26.77, was for harvesting and […]
25 May 2025
The benefits of creep grazing suckler calves
The benefits of creep grazing suckler calves Looking to boost the performance of your spring-born suckler calves? Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane discusses the benefits of creep grazing. With many herds not planning to wean until October, creep grazing of the calves ahead of the cows from now until weaning needs […]
23 May 2025
98% of Newford cows bred in the first four weeks
98% of Newford cows bred in the first four weeks Operating a 100% AI based breeding programme over 10 weeks, Michael Fagan fills us in on the latest happenings from the Newford Farm. The breeding season started on April 21 and 100% AI is being used on the 77 mature cows and […]
23 May 2025
Listen: Breeding tips for spring-calving suckler herds
Listen: Breeding tips for spring-calving suckler herds As we are at a critical stage of the breeding season, Dr. David Kenny, researcher in Teagasc Grange, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss breeding on spring-calving suckler herds. Sharing tips to be aware of, David says that this spring has been […]
21 May 2025
Teagasc and Kepak Host Knowledge Transfer Event for Beef Discussion Groups
Teagasc and Kepak Host Knowledge Transfer Event for Beef Discussion Groups Teagasc, in partnership with leading Irish food company Kepak, hosted a dedicated Knowledge Transfer (KT) event for beef advisory groups on Tuesday, 20 May. Over 200 farmers attended a full day of insight, innovation, and hands-on demonstrations focused on building more […]
21 May 2025
Choosing beef bulls on dairy farms that are better for the environment and your pocket
Choosing beef bulls on dairy farms that are better for the environment and your pocket George Ramsbottom, Signpost Advisory Programme, highlights how better dairy and beef breeding can cut greenhouse gas emissions while improving calf value. From an environmental perspective better breeding of both dairy and beef cattle is important in the […]
20 May 2025