Beef
Beef Scheme Deadlines
Beef Scheme Deadlines Type Media Article By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare As we approach autumn, there are a number of actions that applicants of the BEEP-S and Dairy Beef Scheme need to complete in order to comply before payment will issue. BEEPS Scheme: The objective of BEEP-S is to […]
30 August 2022
Maximise your BEEP-S payment in 2022
Maximise your BEEP-S payment in 2022 Type Media Article Alan Nolan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe It’s that time of year again when weanling sales are getting into full swing. For suckler farmers it’s important to have a plan in place now for meeting the requirements of the BEEP-S scheme before weanlings are […]
30 August 2022
Considering Organic Conversion on Drystock farms
Considering Organic Conversion on Drystock farms Type Media Article By Colm Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare A recent announcement on the proposed Organic Farming Scheme payment rates for 2023 has improved interest from drystock farmers. Should the proposals be accepted effective from 1st January the payment rates are increasing to €300/ha […]
12 August 2022
Beef Newsletter – August 2022
Beef Newsletter – August 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Scanning of suckler cows Bulls should have been removed from most spring-calving herds by mid July, with scanning happening four weeks later. This year more than ever it is very important to pick out empty cows and target […]
5 August 2022
Beef Farm Infrastructure Handbook
Beef Farm Infrastructure Handbook Type Booklet Updated in July 2022. Download Publication (PDF) The guiding principal of good farm infrastructure is that it’s safe, and allows for best management practices that are sustainable from an animal welfare, labour efficient, economic and environmental perspective. This handbook is designed to be used as a […]
13 July 2022
Clive Bright – Organic Farm Walk
Clive Bright – Organic Farm Walk Type Event Proceeding Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Beef and Direct Selling Farm Walk of Clive Bright, Ardsallagh, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, which took place on Wednesday, 22nd June 2022. Download Publication (PDF) On Wednesday, 22nd June, Organic Beef and Direct Selling farmer Clive Bright, Ardsallagh, Ballymote, Co. Sligo hosted a Teagasc […]
12 July 2022
Beef Newsletter – July 2022
Beef Newsletter – July 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Sustainable parasite controlYoung calves are not resistant to stomach worms and this is why we need to treat them, especially in their first season at grass. However, spring-born suckler calves do not have a large intake of grass […]
7 July 2022
Today’s Farm – July/August 2022
Today’s Farm – July/August 2022 0 Type Magazine Meet our Green Cert Graduates Download Publication (PDF) Articles Etc pages (PDF) Upcoming events (PDF) Health & Safety Health and Safety – Why July is the most dangerous month (PDF) Education Education – The Green Cert: the benefits to students are more than financial (PDF) Dairy Dairying – Lessons […]
7 July 2022
BEEF2022 Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming
BEEF2022 Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming Type Media Article By Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist, Teagasc Teagasc Beef 2022 open day takes place on Tuesday 5th July in Teagasc Grange Co. Meath. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming’. There are significant challenges in relation to overall profitability, market disturbances, […]
28 June 2022
When should breeding season end?
When should breeding season end? Type Media Article By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare On many beef spring calving herds, the aim is, to target calving dates around turnout dates to try and match the grass growth and demand. The number of calving pens also determines how many cows can […]
21 June 2022