Teagasc Beef Budgets 2026/2027
Each autumn, Teagasc produces a set of financial budgets to guide beef farmers purchasing cattle for finishing over the following 18 months.
29 September 2026
Type Factsheet
By Teagasc
Purchase prices are based on the prevailing market value at the time for weanlings and store cattle. Inputs required for finishing are also set at current market values.
It is important to remember that these budgets serve as a guide. It is recommended that each individual work out their own budgets in conjunction with their local Teagasc Advisor to best reflect their own farm situation.
Beef System Budgets
View the budgets for the different beef production systems below:
- Bull Beef System – Continental Weanling Under 16 months
- Forward Store to Beef Heifer (Spring 2025 born)
- Forward Store to Beef Steer (Spring 2025 born)
- Store to Beef Autumn Steer (Spring 2025 Born)
- Dairy Beef Runner System AAHE (Spring 2026 born)
- Continental Weanling to Beef – Steers & Heifers (Spring 2026 born)