Beef
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
7 steps for better grassland infrastructure
The ideal grassland infrastructure for a calf-to-beef system includes several key components to maximise grass utilisation and animal performance, read some key tips from the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team here.
13 August 2025
The Future Beef guide to weaning
Weaning is a stressful time for suckler calves and inappropriate actions can reduce performance and leave your weanlings lighter.
11 August 2025
Autumn calving underway with the McCarthys
From autumn calving, grassland management, fodder budgeting and bull performance, Eamon McCarthy fills us in on the latest happenings from their Future Beef and Signpost Programme Demonstration farm in Co. Waterford.
10 August 2025
Have a listening ear when herding your cattle
John Kelly, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Roscommon, tells us to listen carefully for signs of lungworm to protect your cattle’s health.
9 August 2025
Finishing fast approaching in Donegal
Teagasc DairyBeef 500 and Signpost Programme participant, Gareth Peoples brings us up to date with the latest happenings on his farm, updating us on parasite control programmes, grassland management and finishing plans.
8 August 2025
Farmers urged to test silage quality
Feed quality has huge implications for animal performance over the winter months, and a greater focus is required on producing silage of sufficient quality for all livestock categories.
6 August 2025
Beef Edge: How to increase efficiency and reduce emissions
Teagasc Climate and Sustainability Advisor, Enda Geoghegan from Ballina Co. Mayo is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss actions implemented on farms that increase efficiency while reducing emissions.
6 August 2025
Drafting dairy beef animals for finish
Continuing right into the spring, drafting and selecting animals for market will soon commence on DairyBeef 500 farms around the country. Here, the DairyBeef 500 team share some key tips on drafting:
6 August 2025