Beef
Teagasc launches Farm Enterprise Factsheets and Farm Survey Final Results
Teagasc has published its National Farm Survey (NFS) Farm Enterprise Factsheets for 2025, providing a clear picture of the financial and technical performance of a range of farm enterprises in Ireland last year.
5 October 2026
How can we make Irish beef even more valuable?
Teagasc scientists are developing techniques to ensure consumers have the optimum eating experience and farmers get paid for the high quality of their product. Through a recent Today’s Farm article, Mary Ann Kent, Meat Science Technologies, explains how provable, predictable, tenderness and flavour in beef will benefit both farmers and consumers.
3 October 2026
Farm succession: How to plan the transfer
The key steps around planning the farm transfer, who should be involved and how transferring farm family clinics are a good place to start form the topic of conversation on this week’s Beef Edge podcast.
30 September 2026
Silage effluent is a potent pollutant
Farmers have been reminded of the environmental and safety risks associated with silage storage, particularly the dangers posed by over-high silage pits and silage effluent.
28 September 2026
European recognition for Kay O’Sullivan
Cork farmer, Teagasc Future Beef Programme and Signpost Programme participant, Kay O’Sullivan has won the Best Organic Farmer (Female) award at the 2026 EU Organic Awards.
25 September 2026
Signpost update: Recovering from this summer’s drought
Focused on using nutrients efficiently, DairyBeef 500 and Signpost Programme participant, Denis Hickey writes on how his farm is recovering after this summer’s drought and his finishing plan for heifers and steers.
24 September 2026
Better genetics, better weanlings, better returns
The importance of the right genetics when selling weanlings is the topic of discussion on this week’s Beef Edge podcast.
23 September 2026
Updated Angus and Hereford bonus schemes – plan now to maximise payments
Changes to the Certified Irish Angus and Irish Hereford Prime bonus schemes mean farmers can now potentially earn up to 20c/kg bonuses on qualifying cattle. DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard expands on how the full payment depends on meeting requirements across three key areas: breed, genetics and sustainability.
23 September 2026
Autumn Beef Mart Events get underway this week
Teagasc will host a series of Beef Mart Events at marts across the country this autumn, providing practical advice to help farmers breed high-quality weanlings and maximise animal performance over the winter.
21 September 2026
Kay O’Sullivan among Europe’s best organic farmers
Kay O’Sullivan has reached the final three for a major award recognising best practice in organics across Europe.
21 September 2026