Beef
6 factors to consider for this year’s silage season
6 factors to consider for this year’s silage season With silage feeding not that far in the rear view mirror on a lot of farms, James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, explains why the time is now to take first cut-silage, if possible, to set your farm up as best you can […]
30 May 2024
Trevor Boland’s update from his autumn-calving herd
Trevor Boland’s update from his autumn-calving herd Future Beef Farmer, Trevor Boland is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast providing an update on his autumn-calving system, included is an update on silage harvesting and management of grass in the coming weeks. With current weather conditions very changeable, Trever discusses how he has […]
29 May 2024
89% of herd bred in the first three weeks at Newford
89% of herd bred in the first three weeks at Newford Michael Fagan provides an update on breeding from Newford, where the policy of using 100% AI is being continued into 2024. The breeding season started on April 22 and 89% of the herd put forward for breeding were inseminated in the […]
23 May 2024
Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm launched
Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm launched The Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm was officially launched this week. This joint initiative between Dawn Meats, Shinagh Estates and Teagasc was established to demonstrate best practice in breeding, rearing and finishing dairy-beef animals. Building a sustainable outlet for dairy-beef calves coming […]
22 May 2024
Olivia Hynes’ successful mixed grazing in Co. Roscommon
Olivia Hynes’ successful mixed grazing in Co. Roscommon For this joint Beef Edge and OviCast podcast with Catherine Egan and Ciaran Lynch, Olivia Hynes, a Future Beef Farmer from Roscommon, discusses how she is managing grass this year and how mixed grazing is working on her farm. Oliva starts by giving an […]
22 May 2024
Getting back on track in south Mayo
Getting back on track in south Mayo Michael Biggins and his son Niall farm just outside the village of Glencorrib in south Mayo. Gabriel Trayers, Teagasc Future Beef Advisor, tells us how they are getting back on track after a difficult spring, focusing on replenishing silage stocks, introducing a red clover sward […]
18 May 2024
Summer dosing strategies for dairy beef animals
Summer dosing strategies for dairy beef animals An important factor in achieving the desired levels of animal performance on calf-to-beef systems during the grazing season is ensuing they are free from parasites. Due to its grass-based nature, dairy beef animals are particularly exposed to outbreaks of stomach worms and lungworm. Parasites can […]
16 May 2024
An update from the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm
An update from the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm It has been a busy few weeks on the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm, writes Chloe Millar who updates us on infrastructure improvements, calf rearing, animal performance and grassland management. The main roadway on farm got a well needed […]
16 May 2024
How to maximise the breeding season on your farm
How to maximise the breeding season on your farm Teagasc Researcher, David Kenny is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss how to deal with current breeding issues and the key tips to be aware of. With an extended housing period this spring, David outlines the impact this has had on […]
15 May 2024
How this Future Beef Farmer plans to make quality silage
How this Future Beef Farmer plans to make quality silage Teagasc Future Beef Programme participant, John Dunne has plans to replenish his silage stocks after a long winter. Along with ensuring sufficient fodder is available, he’s targeting the production of high-quality silage in the first cut. John farms a total of 125ha […]
15 May 2024