Beef
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024
Today’s Farm – July/August 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Articles Ballyhaise College dairy research (PDF) Contract rearing Making contract rearing a ‘win-win’ for all involved (PDF) Sheep Investing in farmyard infrastructure will boost flock health and profits (PDF) Health and Safety SunSmart for farmers (PDF) Beef Weather-proofing your fodder supply (PDF) […]
22 July 2024
Beef Newsletter – July 2024
Beef Newsletter – July 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: What is your fodder situation?By the time we get to the end of this month, most if not all first- and second-cut silage should be in the yard, after what has been a long winter, a difficult spring, […]
11 July 2024
Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm Open Day
Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm Open Day Type Event Proceeding The main objective of the Tipperary dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm is to demonstrate the best technologies for profitable and sustainable production of beef calves from the dairy herd. Download Publication (PDF) The farm is located at Ballyvadin, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. […]
10 July 2024
Food for thought at open day in Teagasc Grange
Food for thought at open day in Teagasc Grange 0 Type Media Article By Ross Fitzgerald, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Farmers flocked to Grange for the 2024 Teagasc Beef Open Day. Sustainable farming practices were at the tip of all speakers’ tongues throughout the day and with a national biodiversity crisis, you […]
5 July 2024
Dealing with current weather conditions on beef farms
Dealing with current weather conditions on beef farms 0 Type Factsheet Download Publication (PDF) As grass supplies have tightened on many farmers over the last few weeks, Martina Harrington, Manager of the Teagasc Future Beef Programme, shares key tips on building grass covers and fodder budgeting for the winter ahead. Grass Over the […]
5 July 2024
Farmers Principal Concerns this Spring
Farmers Principal Concerns this Spring Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport Similar to all advisors, I have been in contact with most of my farmer clients over the past few months. The majority of these are drystock farmers. Every farmer had their own individual queries relating to their farm. […]
28 June 2024
DairyBeef 500 Factsheets
DairyBeef 500 Factsheets Type Factsheet Approximately 60% of Irish beef is product of the dairy herd. These factsheets give advice and guidance on a range of key technologies for successful production of dairy beef. Download Publication (PDF) There are 12 factsheets available all pdfs: Profitable and environmentally sustainable dairy-beef systems Nutritional management […]
26 June 2024
Safety during Busy Times on the Farm
Safety during Busy Times on the Farm Type Media Article By Martina Donnelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The summer is some of the busiest times on Irish farms with many essential activities taking place. Children are on holidays from school and may be out and about on farms. With this in […]
21 June 2024
Beef Newsletter – June 2024
Beef Newsletter – June 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Fertiliser for the second cutEvery effort to secure adequate silage reserves is important given that the majority of fodder was used up over this previous winter. Strong growth rates have resulted in surplus paddocks available for harvest, which […]
6 June 2024
Mid-Season Breeding Decisions to Improve Farm Profitability
Mid-Season Breeding Decisions to Improve Farm Profitability Type Media Article By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Most spring calving dairy herds are now entering the 5th week of their breeding season. All cows that have been selected for breeding in 2024 season should be been served at this stage. Any […]
31 May 2024