About BEEF2026 | Main Stands | Photo Competition | Technology Villages | Highlights
BEEF2026 Open Day
Driving Sustainable Performance
Wednesday, 1st July | Teagasc, Grange, Co. Meath. Eircode: C15 PW93
The BEEF2026 Open Day takes place on Wednesday, 1st July at Teagasc, Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath.
BEEF2026 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.
About BEEF2026
The welcome improvement in market conditions for beef has seen incomes on Irish beef cattle farms increasing considerably. The theme of BEEF2026 ‘Driving Sustainable Performance’ reflects this new opportunity to improve the productivity and profitability of beef cattle production while continuing to meet the highest standards in sustainable farming systems.
BEEF2026 will showcase the latest innovations, research, technologies and practical steps needed to secure a profitable, sustainable and resilient future for the Irish beef sector.
Generational renewal will be one of the central themes of BEEF2026. Key to this will be addressing work-life balance and improving profitability by adopting best practice in relation to grazing management, animal nutrition, beef genetics, reproductive management, animal health and farm planning.
Information boards, expert talks, live demonstrations and interactive sessions will cover all the above key topics and the latest Teagasc research and innovation in beef cattle farming will be highlighted throughout the day.
BEEF2026 is your opportunity to see first-hand the results of Teagasc’s comprehensive research and innovation programme, meet Teagasc research, advisory and education staff, and discuss the future direction of the Irish beef sector.
Main Stands
Driving Sustainable Performance: Beef cattle production in a changing landscape
• Profile of incomes and profitability of Irish beef cattle farms
• Achieving the right balance of productivity and work-life balance
• Meeting the consumer requirement for sustainable beef
Driving Sustainable Performance: Suckler Systems
• Key performance indicators driving profitable suckler farming
• Improving on-farm efficiency and output per livestock unit
• Controlling costs to improve overall farm performance
Driving Sustainable Performance: Dairy-Beef Systems
• Selecting a dairy-beef system for your farm
• Practical technologies to improve dairy-beef system efficiency
• Dairy-beef steer and heifer system profitability
This is Beef Farming – Photo Competition
We know Irish beef farmers are passionate about what they do and we want to celebrate their hard work by giving away some prizes!
About the Photo Competition?
The ‘This is Beef Farming’ photo competition, kindly sponsored by FBD, aims to highlight the multiple things that make Irish beef farming great!
The competition has two separate categories, an adult category and a junior category (u18s).
Entries might feature the importance of family on the farm and the dedication to future generations. Or snap a photo showing farmers’ pride in their herds and commitment to raising healthy calves. Or you could share the amazing landscapes and views you get to see every day at work.
Technology Villages
Take a journey through a series of ‘Technology Villages’ which will provide details on management practices for efficient beef production systems
Grassland & Forage Village
- Correcting lime for growth
- Getting clover working
- Making quality silage
- Improving farm infrastructure
Suckler Beef Village
- Research trial updates from Teagasc Grange
- Breeding the ideal suckler cow
- Synchronisation to improve fertility & labour efficiency
- Herd health: cows & calves from birth to weaning
- Newford & Derrypatrick Herds
Dairy Calf-to-Beef Village
- Profitable dairy-beef systems
- Utilising the Commercial Beef Value (CBV)
- Efficient calf-rearing practices
- Maintaining calf health
- DairyBeef500 Demonstration Farms
- Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm
Advisory, Education & Opportunities Village
- Teagasc Advisory Services
- Organic Farming Opportunities
- Education & Training
- Teagasc Podcasts
- Rural Economy & Development Programme
- Farm Diversification Options
Anaerobic Digestor (AD)
- Visit the Anaerobic Digestor Plant
- Opportunities for farmers in AD
- Bio-energy from AD
Industry Village
- Health & Wellbeing
- Industry Stakeholders
- Meat Processors
- Breed Societies
- Producer Groups
Highlights
Discussion Arena
There will be a number of panel discussions throughout the day covering key topics across a range of beef cattle production systems.
Live displays & Demonstrations
There will be live displays in relation to low emissions slurry application, grazing management and health & safety throughout the day. There will be demonstrations in relation to the use of protected urea fertilizers, calibration of spreaders and farm infrastructure. Cow simulators will be used to demonstrate the principles of safe calving and handling of livestock. Cattle from the various suckler and dairy-beef studies at Grange will be on display. There will also be displays on calf rearing and anti- microbial & anthelmintic resistance.
Industry Stakeholders and Partners
Key industry stakeholders industry will be present in the Ag-Expo Village. Additionally, industry representatives including the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Animal Health Ireland, Bord Bia, Meat Industry Ireland, Meat Technology Ireland and the Health & Safety Authority will be participating at the Open Day.
The BEEF2026 Open Day is kindly sponsored by FBD Insurance.