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How better grassland and silage can boost beef performance
On this week’s Beef Edge podcast, Teagasc researchers, Paul Smith and Emily Roskam discuss the latest research on growing and finishing cattle, how this is being implemented on farms and look ahead to the upcoming National Beef Open day, BEEF2026 taking place on July 1 at Teagasc Grange.
17 June 2026
Table: Does calving at 24 months of age affect subsequent suckler cow performance?
Despite its benefits from a production, cost saving and emissions point of view, suckler farmers have been slow to move to calving their suckler replacements at 24 months, often citing concerns around mature cow size, calving difficulty or retention within the herd as barriers.
17 June 2026
8 steps to keep dairy-beef calves thriving after turnout
Have you noticed your dairy-beef calves taking a check in performance in the first few weeks after turnout? Here, the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team share key steps to get the transition to grass right.
17 June 2026
Four decades of missed opportunity
The challenges facing and opportunities available to the Irish agricultural sector were made clear to all who attended the Farming for a Better Future Open Day at Teagasc Johnstown Castle on June 10. Worryingly though, an effective solution that has been readily available for generations has largely been underutilised.
16 June 2026
Innovations in weed control and machinery sharing
An Organic Tillage & Vegetables Project Launch & Open Day will take place on Thursday, 18 June at 11am on the farm of Tommy Delahunt, Ballinaclogh, Co. Wicklow, A67 T660. The event will showcase Practical Innovations in Weed Control & Machinery Sharing.
16 June 2026
Inspection non-compliances must reduce to improve water quality – Pat Dillon, Director of Research at Teagasc
In light of the recently published Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspection results for 2025, showing a non-compliance rate of 43% for the initial 4,315 Good Agricultural Practice inspections carried out, Director of Research at Teagasc, Pat Dillon has urged farmers to act now to improve water quality.
16 June 2026
Rapeseed by-products show promise for reducing methane emissions from beef cattle
New Teagasc research has found that including rapeseed cake or rapeseed oil in beef cattle diets can significantly reduce methane emissions without affecting animal performance.
16 June 2026
Practical workshops to feature at Teagasc National Sheep Conference
Moving from its traditional slot of January, the Teagasc National Sheep Conference will take place this Thursday, June 18.
16 June 2026
Farming for the future in the Blackwater catchment
Philip Murphy, Blackwater Catchment Coordinator, tells us more about the upcoming Better Farming for Water event, highlighting practical solutions for improving performance and water quality.
15 June 2026
Hitting the ‘sweet spot’ for cow performance
With June grassland management being critical, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy writes on the key grazing targets for maintaining cow performance, yield and milk solids production.
15 June 2026