Beef

Dairy Calf to Beef: Feeding for performance – milk replacer dos and don’ts

For this final part of the ‘Dairy Calf to Beef’ series on the Beef Edge, Liam Gannon from Volac discusses feeding the calf up to weaning and the key dos and don’ts around feeding milk replacer.
11 February 2026

Profitability levels rise on DairyBeef 500 farms

Alan Dillon, DairyBeef 500 Manager, examines the costs an margins witnessed on DairyBeef 500 demonstration farms over 2025.
11 February 2026

Watch: Getting the basics right at calving with James Skehan

Future Beef Programme participant, James Skehan runs a spring-calving suckler herd of 28 cows in County Clare. Central to the success of James’ suckler system is getting cows calved early and to produce one healthy calf per cow per year.
11 February 2026

Procurement protocols for dairy-beef calves on DairyBeef 500 farms

With the calf rearing season just around the corner, now’s a good time to refresh on the procurement protocols being followed by farmers enrolled in the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Programme that may be of use of your farm this spring.
6 February 2026

Dairy calf to beef: Healthy starts, strong finishes

For the third part of the ‘Dairy Calf to Beef’ series on the Beef Edge podcast, vet Tommy Heffernan joins Catherine Egan to discuss the key areas to ensure a healthy calf and developing a sustainable and profitable dairy beef system.
4 February 2026

Updating your SCEP reference number and keeping track of actions

Farmers participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) are reminded that changes to their reference number – if required – must be completed before the closing date on February 12, 2026, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Niall Kerins shares some key guidance.
4 February 2026

From Purchase to Performance: Rearing Dairy-Beef Calves

For the second part of the 'Dairy Calf to Beef’ series’ on the Beef Edge, Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue discusses what to be aware of when sourcing calves and the essential things to get right during the rearing process.
28 January 2026

Safety on suckler farms this spring

With calving just around the corner on many suckler farms, Teagasc Future Beef Programme Advisor, James Mullane shares some key tips to maximise safety at this busy time of year.
28 January 2026

Farm smart and claim these seven supports

Starting out in farming is exciting. But you’ll need all the help you can get so make sure you take advantage of all available supports. James McDonnell, Farm Management Specialist, Teagasc outlines seven key supports farmers should avail of.
27 January 2026

Preventing scour in newborn calves

Preventing scour in newborn suckler calves is critical to reducing early-life losses and improving herd performance on Irish beef farms. Read some key tips from the Teagasc Future Beef Programme here:
27 January 2026