Teagasc BEEF2026 Open Day
The BEEF2026 Open Day takes place on Wednesday, 1st July at Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, County Meath.
Pictured at the launch of the BEEF2026 Open Day, taking place on Wednesday, 1st July at Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath, are (L to R): Pearse Kelly, Catherine Egan, Dr Paul Crosson, Teagasc; Professor Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc; John Calahan, Chief Commercial Officer, FBD Insurance; Leah Kehoe, Branch Manager, FBD Drogheda; Margaret O’Donovan, Teagasc; and Pat Gilligan, Head of Sales West & Farmer Business, FBD Insurance.
This is the main Teagasc Open Day for 2026, and the event theme is ‘Driving Sustainable Performance’. It will feature the latest research and innovation in beef cattle farming. The Beef2026 Open Day is kindly sponsored by FBD Insurance.
BEEF2026 will showcase systems and technological advances that can be utilised by cattle farmers from across the country, to increase production and drive income in a sustainable way. Information boards and talks on the main topics of interest to cattle farmers will be presented. These will be combined with live demonstrations and interactive sessions focusing on the latest animal and grassland research and technologies of benefit to Irish beef farmers.
Speaking at the launch of this summer’s event, Director of Teagasc Professor Frank O’Mara said; “The beef sector is extremely important to the national economy and plays a crucial role in generating activity in the rural economy. Cattle farming is critical to rural Ireland, and the grass based, family farm systems used in Ireland provides sustainably produced beef for Irish and international markets.”
“Teagasc’s BEEF2026 Open Day is a valuable opportunity to connect with farmers and share practical ideas that support the future of Irish beef production. FBD Insurance is proud to support events like this that bring the industry together and help farmers build more resilient businesses.” said John Cahalan, Chief Commercial Officer at FBD Insurance
Dr Paul Crosson, Teagasc Beef Enterprise Leader, said: “We have seen a seismic shift in beef markets in the past year, and this event will focus on the opportunities that this presents to Irish beef cattle farmers. We must of course remain conscious of the consumer demand for sustainable farm systems so, backed by practical, applied research, the best advice for farmers to drive their businesses forward will be highlighted on Wednesday 1 July. “
Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, Pearse Kelly said; “The latest suckler beef research along with the trial work on dairy calf to beef will be showcased on the day, so there will be something relevant and of interest for all cattle farmers, irrespective of their production systems.”
For more information on the upcoming open day visit
Group photo of the BEEF2026 Open Day Committee with Professor Frank O’Mara, Teagasc Director – Centre, and Leah Kehoe, Branch Manager at FBD Drogheda and main sponsor of the BEEF2026 Open Day, pictured on the back row (right).