Beef
Signpost update: Seeing value in the CBV in Co. Cork
Participant in the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 and Signpost Programmes, Denis Hickey writes on calf purchasing and rearing this spring, and why he’s placing more of a focus on the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) when sourcing calves.
7 May 2026
Measuring What Matters: Using AgNav to Boost Profit and Cut Emissions
Michael O’Donnell, a farmer in the Dairy Beef500 Programme from Clerihan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, was out of the traps early this year to update his farm’s AgNav. Leonard Betts and Sarah McPherson, Teagasc, outline some of the result benefits.
6 May 2026
Management tips for a successful suckler breeding season
Managing breeding in a suckler herd during late spring/early summer has a direct impact on the herd’s performance and profitability for the following year, Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue outlines some key tips to ensure it's a success.
6 May 2026
Why Newford places such an emphasis on bull selection
Originating from the dairy herd and thus boasting excellent milk and fertility figures, the Newford cow has one downside – their ability to pass on beef ‘power’ to their progeny.
4 May 2026
Synchronising sucklers for AI
In a recent Today's Farm article, Aisling Molloy, Teagasc Future Beef Programme Advisor, visited John and James Dunne in Co. Offaly to see how they are making the best use of synchronisation when breeding their 80-cow suckler herd.
3 May 2026
EIP measures implemented on Newford farm
Following the relocation of Newford Farm to Scrine, Co. Roscommon, Alana Coyne of Dawn Meats writes, a strong emphasis was placed on ensuring that the farmyard and roadway infrastructure was designed and managed in a way that protects local water quality, reduces environmental risk and improves overall farm efficiency.
2 May 2026
Getting ready for the breeding season
As calving season winds down, it’s time to shift your attention to breeding. Some preparation now can make all the difference later. Sarah Lily James tells us more.
2 May 2026
Answering the key questions on silage 2026
The cost of silage production is set to rise this year given current pressures on input and service prices. However, the difficult spring period again underlined the value of having adequate quantity, and quantity of silage in place.
1 May 2026
Transitioning calves to grass
DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Tommy Cox is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss transitioning calves to grass.
1 May 2026
Managing red clover under an organic farming system
Kay O’Sullivan, organic farmer and participant in the Teagasc Future Beef and Signpost Programmes, has been managing red clover silage swards successfully for the past number of years. In this update, she shares some of the key management tasks involved.
30 April 2026