National Beef Conference 2024

The National Beef Conference 2024 took place on Tuesday, 19 November in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.

The theme of the conference was 'Sustainable Beef Farming: Pathways to a greener future'

Conference Programme

National Beef Conference 2024 Proceedings

Welcome
James Keane, Teagasc Regional Advisory Manager

Opening Address
Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research, Teagasc

Innovating for Efficiency: Smart farming in the Irish beef sector

Chaired by Tom Coll, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, Mohill

The impact of red and white clover on animal performance in suckler calf-to-beef production systems
Dr. Peter Doyle, Research Officer, Teagasc Grange

• Presentation: The impact of red and white clover on animal performance in suckler calf-to-beef production systems(PDF)
• Paper: The impact of red and white clover on animal performance in suckler calf-to-beef production systems(PDF)
• Watch a video recording of Dr Peter Doyle's presentation

Practical nutrient management solutions that beef farmers can implement on their farms to increase efficiency, reduce costs and address environmental pressures facing the sector
Dr. Patrick Forrestal, Senior Research Officer, Teagasc Johnstown Castle

• Presentation: Practical nutrient management solutions (PDF)
• Paper: Practical nutrient management solutions (PDF)
• Watch a video recording of Dr Patrick Forrestal's presentation

Controlling pneumonia in suckler weanlings
Dr. John Donlon, Research Officer, Teagasc Grange

• Presentation: Controlling pneumonia in suckler weanlings (PDF)
• Paper: Controlling pneumonia in suckler weanlings (PDF)
• Watch a video recording of Dr John Donlon's presentation

Harnessing Innovation: Future proofing Irish beef farming

Chaired by Alice Doyle, IFA Deputy President & Member of Teagasc Authority

Bluetongue: What are the risks for Irish cattle farmers and what can we do about it?
Dr. Eoin Ryan, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)

• Presentation: Bluetongue: What are the risks for Irish cattle farmers and what can we do about it?(PDF)
• Paper: Bluetongue - What are the risks for Irish cattle farmers and what can we do about it?(PDF)
• Watch a video recording of Dr Eoin Ryan's presentation

Driving Sustainability: Innovations on Future Beef Suckler Farms
Martina Harrington, Programme Manager, Future Beef Programme, Teagasc

• Paper: Driving Sustainability Innovations on Future Beef Suckler Farms (PDF)
• Watch a video recording of Martina Harrington's presentation
• Find out more about the Future Beef Programme

Staying Resilient on the Farm Through Stressful Times of the Year
Shane Pearson, Design Your Life Coaching

• Presentation:  Staying Resilient on the Farm Through Stressful Times of the Year (PDF)
• Paper: Staying resilient on the farm through stressful times of the year (PDF)
• Watch a video recording of Shane Pearson's presentation

Close of Conference
Professor Laurence Shalloo, Head, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Programme, Teagasc