Beef
Four decades of missed opportunity
The challenges facing and opportunities available to the Irish agricultural sector were made clear to all who attended the Farming for a Better Future Open Day at Teagasc Johnstown Castle on June 10. Worryingly though, an effective solution that has been readily available for generations has largely been underutilised.
16 June 2026
Rapeseed by-products show promise for reducing methane emissions from beef cattle
New Teagasc research has found that including rapeseed cake or rapeseed oil in beef cattle diets can significantly reduce methane emissions without affecting animal performance.
16 June 2026
Gain more from grass – attend BEEF2026
Grazed grass is the cheapest feedstuff available on Irish cattle farms, whether that be suckler or dairy-beef. Despite its importance, many beef farmers continue to leave weight gain behind over the grazing season.
15 June 2026
Winter feeding costs – where savings can be made
In recent years, global conflicts, including the ongoing Iran war, have increased volatility in energy, fertiliser and machinery markets, driving up costs. Austin Callaghan, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, outlines practical measures farmers can consider to help reduce costs on farm.
14 June 2026
Dosing strategies for dairy-beef animals
Kenneth Farrell, B&T Tillage/Beef Advisor, Teagasc Tullamore, takes a closer look at dosing strategies for dairy-beef animals.
13 June 2026
Signpost update: Changing the post-weaning protocol in Co. Cork
DairyBeef 500 and Signpost Programme participant, Denis Hickey brings us up to date from the happenings from his farm in Co. Cork, including an update on weaning, calf performance and grassland management.
11 June 2026
The latest from Johnstown Castle on calf rearing
Attendees at the Farming for a Better Future Open Day, taking place at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, today, June 10 were provided with a refresher on the principles of successful calf rearing Dr. Ellen Fitzpatrick, Research Technologist.
10 June 2026
Building a more profitable suckler enterprise
Edwin Carroll, Teagasc Research Technologist, and Martina Harrington, Future Beef Programme Manager, are on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the suckler beef research taking place in Teagasc Grange and how this is being implemented on the Future Beef Programme farms.
10 June 2026
Gain the finishing edge at BEEF2026
Farmers attending BEEF2026 will have the opportunity to gain practical insights into improving growing and finishing animal performance.
8 June 2026
Farm safely this summer
Fatalities from work related incidents in Ireland rose from 36 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, with agriculture being the most dangerous sector. The Health and Safety Authority report that the agriculture sector, with 23 deaths, continues to account for the highest number of fatalities. Martina Donnelly gives practical advice on staying safe on farm during the busy summer months.
6 June 2026