Beef
Watch: Setting the scene for BEEF2026
The BEEF2026 Open Day will take place on Wednesday, 1 July, at Teagasc Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath. Centred on the theme of ‘Driving Sustainable Performance’, the event will feature the latest research, technology and innovation in beef cattle farming, with a focus on improving profitability, productivity and environmental efficiency.
3 June 2026
How Irish farmers are growing more eco-friendly grass
Beef farmers are finding new ways to grow quality grass and feed cattle, while reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers. Niall Kerins, Teagasc Cattle Specialist, tells us more in a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article.
3 June 2026
Ballyhaise suckler herd sets high standard
Exceptional production and environmental performance on challenging soil, Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue tells us about the high performing suckler-to-beef system at Teagasc’s Ballyhaise Agricultural College.
30 May 2026
Breeding, silage and beef performance with Future Beef farmer John Dunne
Future Beef programme farmer, John Dunne from Co. Offaly is on the Beef Edge podcast this week to give an update into his suckler beef and dairy beef finishing systems, the breeding season, their grassland management and the upcoming National Beef Open Day taking place on June 5.
27 May 2026
Apply lime after grass silage harvest
With first cut grass silage now complete on many farms, Mark Plunkett, Signpost Programme Training & Development Specialist, writes the time is right to apply lime and help unlock valuable soil nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and increase the productivity of our soils.
27 May 2026
Ken Gill’s actions to improve water quality on his farm
Future Beef Programme participant, Ken Gill is working on completing his actions for the Farming for Water EIP after being approved for a range of measures aimed at improving water quality on his farm.
27 May 2026
Reducing labour at breeding on John and James Dunne’s Future Beef farm
Farming in Portarlington, Co. Offaly, father and son team and participants in the Teagasc Future Beef Programme, John and James Dunne have focused on efficiency when it comes to breeding their suckler herd.
26 May 2026
Top-performing suckler farmer to host Future Beef walk
One of Ireland’s top-performing suckler farms, operated by John Pringle, Co. Wicklow, will be the venue for a fast-approaching Future Beef Farm Walk.
24 May 2026
Fuel support scheme welcome as silage costs remain high
Sean Mannion, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, discusses the Fuel Income Support Scheme, which provides timely support for farmers and contractors as high diesel prices continue to drive up silage-making costs.
24 May 2026
Inside John Pringle’s suckler-to-beef system
Future Beef Programme farmer, John Pringle from Co. Wicklow gives an insight into his suckler beef system finishing bulls at under 16 months, preparing for silage and the upcoming National Beef Open Day taking place on 29th May at 6:30pm on this episode of the Beef Edge podcast.
22 May 2026