Beef
Details of National Organic Beef Open Day Announced
0 Details of National Organic Beef Open Day Announced A National Organic Beef Open Day on the farm of John Purcell, Ross, Golden, Cashel, Co Tipperary will take place on Wednesday, 28th September from 10am to 3pm. The open day is jointly organised by Teagasc, Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food […]
6 September 2022
DairyBeef500 Walk with Richard Long, Co. Waterford
0 DairyBeef500 Walk with Richard Long, Co. Waterford Join the Teagasc DairyBeef500 team on Thursday, 8th September at 3pm on the farm of Richard Long, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford. Eircode: E91 VH67. Find out more and Book your ticket here Our attention turns south east when on the 8th of September at 3 o’clock Richard […]
2 September 2022
Scan and Plan
Scan and Plan Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist outlines the Benefits of Scanning suckler cows, the cost involved and how to use the ICBF Expect Beef Calving Reports on ICBF HerdPlus online. Aidan recommends scanning as a good method to identify cows not in-calf now, so they can be sold off before […]
31 August 2022
DairyBeef500 walks commence this autumn
DairyBeef500 walks commence this autumn Following on the highly successful Green Acres, the recently launched DairyBeef500 Campaign which aims to promote and demonstrate socially, environmentally and financially sustainable dairy-beef systems, sees the first of its on farm walks begin this autumn. Tommy Cox, DairyBeef500 advisor reports Joint Grass10 – DairyBeef500 event with […]
24 August 2022
Climate Change Actions and Biodiversity on Newford Farm
Climate Change Actions and Biodiversity on Newford Farm Along with most farms in the country the Newford farm is putting increasing emphasis on climate actions and biodiversity. Here Michael Fagan gives an update on some of the measures currently being implemented. Newford Farm is working on enhancing the level of biodiversity on […]
22 August 2022
Weighing your beef cattle
Weighing your beef cattle Cattle across the country are out grazing now since the spring and gaining sufficient levels of liveweight gain. Do you know your cattle weights? Here, Niall Kerins, Teagasc Advisor, Kilrush, Co. Clare lists the benefits that weighing your cattle can bring to you on your farm. Young beef […]
21 August 2022
Management tasks for suckler cow herds this autumn
Management tasks for suckler cow herds this autumn Ring feeders in paddocks with sucklers is currently a common sight. The recent rain should kick-start growth. On moderately stocked farms with grass covers possibly run down it may be tricky to build covers into the autumn. Specialist Alan Dillon offers advice Many farms […]
19 August 2022
Pointers for Beef Cattle In Warm weather.
Pointers for Beef Cattle In Warm weather. Heat stress is not something that we have to worry too much about in this country but occasionally we are exposed to unusually high temperatures. With that in mind it is important to be vigilant around stock. Beef specialist Aidan Murray has some advice for […]
12 August 2022
12 Steps for Beef farmers to Reduce Gaseous Emissions
12 Steps for Beef farmers to Reduce Gaseous Emissions On the 28th July 2022, the Irish government reached agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings to ensure Ireland plays a leading role in combating climate change. John Galvin, Teagasc Athenry advisor, explains how the Signpost Programme led by Teagasc will pave the way for […]
10 August 2022
Review of Beef 2022 Open day
0 Review of Beef 2022 Open day The Beef 2022 open day took place just a month ago on the 5th July. If you missed the open day tune into an episode of the beef edge podcast to get the key messages for your beef system. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist reviews key […]
5 August 2022