Beef
Number of organic livestock farms trebles since 2022
The Irish organic sector continues to expand, with the number of organic livestock farms trebling since 2022.
30 September 2025
John Maher’s Monthly Grass Management Tips for beef farms
Grass10 Manager, John Maher joins Catherine Egan for this month's Grass10 update and he discusses the situation across the country, outlining the actions to take to develop an autumn rotation plan on farms.
28 September 2025
The benefits of scanning suckler cows
Pregnancy scanning in suckler cows is a cost-effective management tool, typically costing €3–€5 per cow depending on herd size, here the Future Beef team outline some of the key benefits of scanning suckler cows.
28 September 2025
Heat detection in autumn-calving suckler herds
Accurate heat detection is important for good fertility in any suckler herd. In this article, Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane looks at some heat detection options for autumn-calving suckler herds.
26 September 2025
Breeding and feeding autumn-calving cows
As calving is slowing down on autumn-calving suckler herds, Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane reminds suckler farmers of the importance of breeding and feeding for a successful breeding season.
25 September 2025
Sire selection for autumn-calving suckler herds
With the breeding season fast approaching for autumn-calving herds, Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane shares advice on bull selection and breeding enough replacements.
24 September 2025
Dairy beef – the importance of drafting
The drafting and selection of finished animals will soon commence and continue right through the spring on DairyBeef 500 farms. Here, the DairyBeef 500 team share some key tips.
24 September 2025
The essentials for successful farm succession
James McDonnell, Teagasc Farm Management Specialist, and Clare O’Keeffe, Succession Ireland Mediator, join Ciaran Lynch and Catherine Egan on this week’s joint episode of the Ovicast and the Beef Edge podcast to discuss all aspects of generation renewal, succession and mediation.
23 September 2025
Growing Organics suckler to store farmer to host farm walk
Growing Organics programme participant John O'Hanlon will host a farm walk in Ballymahon, Co. Longford tomorrow, Tuesday, 23 September at 2pm. John operates an organic suckler to store enterprise on 38.88ha of mixed quality land.
22 September 2025
Gearing up for weaning at Derrypatrick
The Derrypatrick Herd at Teagasc Grange is gearing up for weaning season, following strong performance across both breeding and calf growth rates this year.
22 September 2025