Beef
Scope for earlier and more compact calving in suckler herds
The recently released 2025 Beef Calving Statistics Report from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) highlights opportunities for earlier and more compact calving in suckler herds. Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist at Teagasc, examines the findings and their implications for beef farmers.
10 September 2025
Watch: Meeting the grade with dairy beef
Dairy beef animals are now responsible for the lion’s share of Ireland’s prime beef throughput, with over 60% of prime finished cattle originating from the dairy herd.
10 September 2025
Up to €75/Calf available in new Beef Welfare Scheme
The 2025 Suckler Cow Beef Welfare Scheme is now open. Shane Devaney, Teagasc Roscommon, outlines what farmers need to know.
6 September 2025
Reseeding – a win for performance and the bottom line
As part of this Signpost update, DairyBeef 500 participant, Gareth Peoples tells us why he wasn’t going to miss the opportunity to reseed this autumn – allowing for better and more efficient swards.
6 September 2025
Teagasc publish reports to inform Nitrates Action Programme and Derogation
Teagasc has completed five reports at the request of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. This is in line with commitments made in Water and Agriculture – a Collaborative Approach as part of the ongoing work in preparing Ireland’s next Nitrates Action Programme and importantly securing a continuance of Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation.
5 September 2025
Watch: Insights from the new manager at Newford
Newford Farm welcomed its new farm manager Shane McGuinness, a Roscommon native from a beef farming background, this summer.
4 September 2025
Beef Edge: The Beef Welfare Scheme – what you need to know
Margaret Brennan, Assistant Principal Officer over Beef Schemes with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the new Beef Welfare Scheme announced recently and to give an update on all things scheme related.
3 September 2025
Time to plan castration
Early, well-managed castration of dairy beef males reduces stress on calves, improves safety on farms and prevents complications later in life, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire tells us more.
3 September 2025
Fertiliser spreading – key dates approaching
September marks a key month and farmers need to be aware that the closed period for the application of chemical fertiliser, either nitrogen or phosphorus, is fast approaching.
2 September 2025
Livestock handling: Looking to learn new skills?
World renowned livestock behaviour specialist, Miriam Parker will host two free livestock handling courses in September.
1 September 2025