Beef
A labour efficient and profitable dairy beef system in action
Ahead of a major DairyBeef 500 farm walk next week on the farm of Thomas and Peter O’Hanrahan, DairyBeef 500 Campaign Advisor, Gordon Peppard talks us through how continuous farm development over the last number of years has helped reduce labour, improving both animal performance and farm efficiencies and profitability on the O’Hanrahan farm.
27 August 2025
Pregnancy scan your cows to avail of high cull cow prices
With cull cow prices strong, Beef Specialist at Teagasc, David Argue looks at the benefits of scanning suckler cows, a practice not only valuable in identifying empty cows early but also useful in projecting calving dates next spring.
27 August 2025
The programme of events for Generational Renewal Week 2025
Generational renewal is a growing priority in Irish Agriculture and to highlight the opportunities in farming, Teagasc has organised five events to take place during generational renewal week, which will run from Monday, 8 September to Friday, 12 September.
25 August 2025
Do you meet the stocking requirements for the ANC Scheme?
Ábagh Harten, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Ballinrobe tells us why, with more than half the year behind us, now is the ideal moment to pause and look at your stocking rates to ensure you stay on course for the coming months.
24 August 2025
Grass, feed and fertility: Planning ahead on Cathal Irwin’s suckler farm
For Irish suckler farmers, the key to a profitable system lies in combining good grassland management, secure winter fodder supplies and strong breeding performance.
20 August 2025
New 2025 Beef Welfare Scheme: A welcome Income Boost
The long-awaited Beef Welfare Scheme is now open for applications, Martina Donnelly, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, tells us what farmers need to know and how to apply.
19 August 2025
Feeding concentrates to finish cattle off grass
Should I feed at grass to finish cattle before housing or to reduce the time in the shed next winter? Manager of the Future Beef Programme, Martina Harrington provides some key answers to this question in this article.
17 August 2025
Fatal accidents involving livestock rise 7% nationwide
The recent Teagasc National Farm Survey shows a worrying increase in livestock-related farm fatalities, Manager of the Future Beef Programme, Martina Harrington, and Health and Safety Specialist, John McNamara tells us more.
16 August 2025
Grass the key to successful Kildare calf to beef operation
Peter Byrne, DairyBeef 500 participant from Castledermot, Co. Kildare, was named the Grass10 Drystock Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year for 2024. His goal is clear: maximise the conversion of high-quality grass into low cost liveweight gain, reducing the need for expensive finishing concentrates.
14 August 2025
Running a profitable weanling system in Mayo
Future Beef Programme participants, Michael and Niall Biggins carry a 67-cow, spring-calving suckler herd in Ballynalty, Co. Mayo, where a firm focus is placed on the weaning process.
13 August 2025