Beef
The importance of farm succession planning
In advance of Generational Renewal Week 2026 which takes place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th September, Teagasc specialist Ruth Fennell joins the Beef Edge podcast to discuss succession planning and preview the week.
2 September 2026
Beef Management Notes – September 2026
Sharing key advice on dealing with a fodder shortage, managing dairy-bred calves and keeping your replacement heifers thriving, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, Pearse Kelly provides management notes for the month of September.
2 September 2026
Grazing infrastructure upgrades to boost farm performance
Is there a way to improve grazing infrastructure to boost animal and financial performance while reducing labour demands? Nikki Kennedy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, looks at how simple upgrades can help farmers improve grass utilisation and grazing efficiency.
31 August 2026
Making dairy beef pay: James O’Sullivan’s farm system
Alan Dillon, DairyBeef 500 Manager, and James O’Sullivan, DairyBeef 500 farmer from Co. Cork, discuss James’ farm system and upcoming farm walk on this episode of the Beef Edge podcast.
31 August 2026
National Beef Welfare Scheme opens for 2026 applications
With applications now being invited from eligible suckler farmers, David Argue, Teagasc Beef Specialist, takes a closer look at the Beef Welfare Scheme 2026.
26 August 2026
Assessing Winter Feed Stocks
This year, completing a fodder budget could be one of the most important tasks any farmer undertakes. Keith Fahy, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, tells us more.
26 August 2026
Farmers invited to series of fodder clinics
Starting on Wednesday, August 26, Teagasc has organised a series of fodder clinics for farmers located in the counties most impacted by the drought.
25 August 2026
Key messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee
More than 50 representatives from across the sector participated in a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, today, August 21, at Teagasc Oak Park.
21 August 2026
Fodder survey data highlights the need for farmers to be aware of feed supply risks for the winter ahead
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee was convened today, Friday, , by Chairperson, Mike Magan, at the request of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. The meeting was held on foot of the ongoing drought conditions in many parts of the country.
21 August 2026
Thinking ahead to weaning
Attention now turns to preparing weanlings for September/October sales. Most farms already know which sale they will target. Enda Neylan, Teagasc Advisor, shares some key advice.
21 August 2026