Beef
New farmer and vet supports launched to ease the burden of TB outbreaks
A new step-by-step guide for managing TB (tuberculosis) breakdowns in cattle herds, a series of biosecurity demonstration videos, and a practical training programme for vets have been launched following a year-long research project examining how farmers and vets experience TB outbreaks on Irish farms.
4 August 2026
Five Practical Steps to Improve Water Quality on Your Farm in August
Protecting water quality has never been more important for farmers, not only to meet environmental requirements but also to safeguard the long-term productivity and sustainability of their land. The Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign shares 5 top tips to protect water quality on your farm this August.
4 August 2026
Olivia Hynes showcases profitable beef and sheep system at farm walk
A large crowd attended the National Future Beef farm walk hosted by Future Beef farmer Olivia Hynes at Kilcash, Co. Roscommon. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist, tells us more.
31 July 2026
Building a high-performance Charolais herd
In advance of the Irish Grassland Association Open Day on July 30 in Co. Cavan, Sebana Moynagh joins the Beef Edge to give an insight into her Breffni Pedigree Charolais Herd and to discuss practical beef production and grassland management strategies relevant to both pedigree and commercial suckler farmers.
29 July 2026
Improving suckler returns through better 200-day calf weights
As the grazing season advances suckler farmers should evaluate herd performance to secure future profitability. James Mullane, Future Beef Programme Advisor, tells us more.
29 July 2026
Why Olivia Hynes Switched to 100% AI
Roscommon suckler and sheep farmer, Olivia Hynes, joins Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist and Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, to give an overview of her system and a preview of the FutureBeef National Farm Walk taking place on her farm on 29th July.
28 July 2026
Practical steps for farmers during this dry spell
The past few weeks have seen exceptionally high temperatures and low rainfall across all parts of the country. Padraig Glynn, Teagasc Advisor, discusses the key management priorities for drystock farmers during dry conditions.
23 July 2026
Six Steps to Protect Dairy-Beef Cattle’s Performance During Dry Weather
The current spell of prolonged dry weather has significantly reduced grass growth on many farms, particularly across the south and south-east of the country. While grass supplies remain adequate in other regions, some farmers are already supplementing cattle at grass with silage and concentrates. Gordon Peppard, DairyBeef 500 Programme Advisor, shares his top tips to protect performance during dry weather.
22 July 2026
Improving Performance on a Mixed Beef and Sheep Farm
Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello, joins Catherine Egan, host of the Beef Edge podcast, to chat with Roscommon farmer and Future Beef Programme participant, Olivia Hynes, ahead of the upcoming open day on her farm.
21 July 2026
Dairy Calf to Beef – What Does the Future Hold?
Dr Padraig French, Head of Livestock Systems at Teagasc, who is closely involved in dairy-beef research, including the Ballyvadin Calf-to-Beef Demonstration Farm, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge.
20 July 2026