Beef
Feed budgeting and fertilising for second cut silage
0 Feed budgeting and fertilising for second cut silage With many crops of first cut silage taken over last weekend and further cuts expected in the latter half of this week as the weather forecast is dry, Martina Harrington, Teagasc Beef Specialist advises on fodder budgeting, fertilising for second cut silage and getting […]
1 June 2022
Teagasc Beef2022 Open Day Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming
Teagasc Beef2022 Open Day Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming The official launch of the Teagasc Beef2022 Open Day, themed Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming and planned for Tuesday, 5th July, took place at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. Meath, today Monday, 23 May. The Beef2022 Open Day is […]
23 May 2022
Selecting a suitable fencer for your cattle fencing system
Selecting a suitable fencer for your cattle fencing system With rising costs, many farmers are considering implementing a paddock system or even putting up a few strip wires. Improving grazing infrastructure on farm allows better control of grass, increased grass growth and improved animal performance. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist has advice […]
18 May 2022
Targeting an early year reseed in Carlow
Targeting an early year reseed in Carlow Shane Cranny operates a calf-to-beef system in Myshall, Co. Carlow. After correcting soil fertility and improving grazing infrastructure, Shane began the journey of reseeding in 2021 when 12 acres were reseeded. Sean Cummins, Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor details Shane’s approach to reseeding since. Despite higher input […]
27 April 2022
Summer weight gains critical with input price uncertainty
Summer weight gains critical with input price uncertainty The efficient utilisation of grazed grass forms the backbone of profitable calf to beef systems. Depending on the steer or heifer system being employed, it can account for between 52% and 73% of the animal’s overall diet. Sean Cummins, Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor discusses summer […]
20 April 2022
Peter O’Hanrahan Signpost DairyBeef farmer
Peter O’Hanrahan Signpost DairyBeef farmer Peter O Hanrahan operates a dairy calf to beef system in partnership with his father Thomas in Kiljames, Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny. Enda McLoughlin, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, sums up grassland management, soil sampling, Preparation for Calves arriving on the farm and Health and Vaccination programme Farm Profile The farms […]
20 April 2022
How will calving heifers at two years benefits you both economically and environmentally?
How will calving heifers at two years benefits you both economically and environmentally? The landscape of beef farming is changing rapidly. Moving from talking solely about increasing output from a profitability point of view to also discussing how we can produce beef more sustainably. Beef Specialist Martina Harrington gives advice on producing […]
14 April 2022
Beef Strategies for 2022
0 Beef Strategies for 2022 This year has seen price inflation particularly on key inputs such as fertiliser, feed and projected contractor costs. This creates another challenging year for beef farmers who have shown significant resilience to date. Colm Kelly, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Ballinasloe suggests ways to manage this Silage: The key message […]
8 April 2022
Preparing for silage 2022
0 Preparing for silage 2022 Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist and Shane Devaney, Teagasc Advisor, emphasise the benefits of good quality silage including reduced meal feeding and better weight gain at housing. They advise on slurry and fertiliser requirements and when to cut in this article and video Silage makes up 25-40% of […]
4 April 2022
Stock bull advice for breeding season 2022
Stock bull advice for breeding season 2022 With four out of every five calves born on beef farms sired by a stock bull, a stock bull’s fertility is vitally important. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist outlines 10 tips to consider to ensure your bull’s fertility. Also get advice on what to consider […]
30 March 2022