Beef
Protecting farm fertiliser nitrogen for farm productivity
0 Protecting farm fertiliser nitrogen for farm productivity Making the switch to protected urea delivers costs savings, more grass from less nitrogen, reduced farm emissions and more, Specialist on the Teagasc Signpost Programme, Mark Plunkett delves into some of the key benefits. Urea fertiliser is the most widely used nitrogen (N) source in […]
5 June 2025
Finishing cattle off grass – the factors to consider
0 Finishing cattle off grass – the factors to consider With beef prices remaining high at around €7.50/kg, farmers may want to take advantage and push cattle to finish a little earlier than other years, Co-ordinator of the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Campaign, Alan Dillon shares key advice While there aren’t any current indications […]
4 June 2025
Listen: Simplifying the system to maximise grass – Tim Meagher’s approach
0 Listen: Simplifying the system to maximise grass – Tim Meagher’s approach Host of this year’s Irish Grassland Association Beef Event, Tim Meagher from Roscrea, Co. Tipperary is on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast Joining podcast host Catherine Egan and Paddy Casey from the Irish Grassland Association, Tim provides an […]
4 June 2025
Gareth Peoples’ approach to calf turnout
0 Gareth Peoples’ approach to calf turnout Gareth Peoples, a participant in the Teagasc Signpost and DairyBeef 500 programmes, fills us in on the latest happenings from his farm in Co. Donegal, including an update on calf rearing and how calves are managed at grass when first turned out. All my spring-born calves […]
3 June 2025
Agri Aware ‘Open Farm’ event planned for Future Beef farm
Agri Aware ‘Open Farm’ event planned for Future Beef farm Aonghusa Fahy, a participant in Teagasc’s Future Beef Programme, will open the gates of his farm for two important Agri Aware events over the coming weeks. Open Farm is the flagship event in Agri Aware’s mission of enhancing agricultural literacy, giving the […]
31 May 2025
Organic mixed farming with John Hamilton
Organic mixed farming with John Hamilton Donegal farmer, John Hamilton combines sucklers, sheep and tillage in a fully organic system. John Hamilton is a mixed enterprise organic farmer based in St Johnston, Co. Donegal, with an additional out-farm in Newtowncunningham. His journey into organic farming began in 2009, and by 2011, the […]
29 May 2025
A breeding season update from Future Beef farmer, Michael McGuigan
A breeding season update from Future Beef farmer, Michael McGuigan Still transitioning from an autumn-calving system and after a successful calving season, Future Beef Programme Advisor, Aisling Molloy recently visited Michael McGuigan’s farm in Co. Meath to hear how the breeding season is progressing. Calving performance Lasting 13 weeks in total, calving […]
29 May 2025
DairyBeef 500 farmer, JP Hammersley on his farming system
DairyBeef 500 farmer, JP Hammersley on his farming system DairyBeef 500 farmer, JP Hammersley from Co. Tipperary is on this week’s Beef Edge with an update on his farm, management of calves at grass and the plan for finishing cattle on the farm. JP outlines his dairy calf to beef system with […]
28 May 2025
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply lime
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply lime When it comes to applying lime, farmers have been encouraged to take every opportunity to do so during the growing season, Specialist on the Teagasc Signpost Programme, Mark Plunkett reminds us of the key benefits of liming. To maximise the return from applied fertilisers, soil […]
27 May 2025
Achieving good silage preservation
Achieving good silage preservation Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, shares his advice for achieving good silage preservation. To produce high yields of grass for silage, use swards that are dominated by perennial ryegrass, as they contain more sugars than other grasses. Ensure the phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and pH status of the soil […]
26 May 2025