Beef
Beef Newsletter – February 2025
Beef Newsletter – February 2025 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Springtime slurry applicationsSlurry is a cost-effective fertiliser for growing grass on beef farms, helping to reduce the high costs of chemical fertilisers. It provides essential nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) that grass needs to […]
10 February 2025
Beef Newsletter – January 2025
Beef Newsletter – January 2025 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Importance of pre-calving mineralsEnsuring suckler cows receive an adequate and properly formulated pre-calving mineral supplement is critical for maximising animal performance, reducing calving issues, and enhancing overall productivity. Assessing fodderTeagasc completed a national fodder survey in September, which […]
20 January 2025
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations Type Media Article By Richard Gill, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare As the New Year begins, slurry spreading will be on the minds of many farmers over the coming weeks. Farmers in Co. Galway and Co. Clare (Zone B) will be […]
14 January 2025
Parasite Control at Housing
Parasite Control at Housing Type Media Article By Cathal Gormley, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare With the Mild Autumn, many cattle remained out later grazing then other years. Now that all cattle are housed on most farms, it is an ideal time to treat animals for parasites. The main parasites on farms […]
18 December 2024
Utilising the CBV to purchase your 2025 Dairy-Beef Calves
Utilising the CBV to purchase your 2025 Dairy-Beef Calves Type Media Article By Niall Mullin, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, the use of new technologies is crucial for beef farmers looking to increase profitability on farm. While 2024 has provided record beef prices, input costs […]
16 December 2024
Beef Newsletter – December 2024
Beef Newsletter – December 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Body condition scoringAssessing the body condition score (BCS) of suckler cows is fundamental to managing a successful herd. Regularly monitoring BCS at critical stages throughout the year enables targeted management to optimise performance and reduce costs. BCS is […]
9 December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Future proofing a part-time beef enterprise Grass growth to 2040 and beyond Reducing spring workload on dairy farms Newford Farm moves east Want to sharpen your skills in calf to beef Managing ewes after the deed is done The cashflow challenge The […]
11 November 2024
Beef Newsletter – November 2024
Beef Newsletter – November 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Teagasc National Beef ConferenceThe Teagasc National Beef Conference will take place on Tuesday, November 19 in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 N9W4. This is an annual event and the theme for this year is ‘Sustainable Beef […]
8 November 2024
Dairy Calf-to-Beef Conference
Dairy Calf-to-Beef Conference Type Event Proceeding The conference covered advancements across the entire supply chain, from breeding and nutrition to health, processing, and marketing of beef calves originating from dairy herds. Download Publication (PDF) Globally, there has recently been a major increase in research and innovation in an effort to make dairy-beef […]
16 October 2024
Beef Newsletter – October 2024
Beef Newsletter – October 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrasslandClosing up paddocks in autumn is essential to ensure you have adequate grass next spring, especially for breeding heifers, calved cows and finishing cattle. Here are some key points to remember. Rest period: grass needs a rest period […]
8 October 2024