Beef
Dairy-beef and forestry
As part of the recent Farming for a Better Climate 2025: Practical and Emerging Solutions Conference, organised by the Teagasc Climate Centre and Teagasc Signpost Programme, a case study from Aidan Maguire’s farm in Navan, Co. Meath was presented, showing how a forestry enterprise is helping off-set farm emissions.
26 December 2025
First financial baseline for Irish organic farms
A new analysis of 85 organic farms across Ireland has provided the first national financial baseline for Ireland’s expanded organic farming sector.
24 December 2025
Assessing ventilation in sheds
Aisling Molloy, Future Beef Programme Advisor, writes on the importance of ventilation in cattle sheds, focusing on the key focus areas to address if issues arise.
24 December 2025
Winter nutrition and parasite control – Gareth Peoples’ approach
With winter feeding being a big cost to his system, DairyBeef 500 and Signpost Programme participant, Gareth Peoples outlines why a focus on silage quality, housing space and parasite control is key to keeping cattle thriving.
21 December 2025
Why pre-calving minerals are a non-negotiable this winter
Mineral deficiencies can lead to weak calves that struggle to suck, higher disease susceptibility and cows that are slow to go back in calf. Here, Manager of the Future Beef Programme, Martina Harrington writes on the importance of pre-calving minerals.
20 December 2025
Bluetongue explained: What cattle and sheep farmers need to know
For a special joint podcast on bluetongue, with Stuart Childs from the Dairy Edge and Ciaran Lynch from Ovicast, this week’s Beef Edge is joined by vet John Donlon to find out more about bluetongue.
19 December 2025
The latest research findings from the Derrypatrick herd
Dr. Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader, Teagasc Grange, is on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss the latest research being carried out in 2025 and the plans for 2026.
17 December 2025
Clipping and lice control – protecting winter performance
With cattle now housed, Beef Specialist at Teagasc, David Argue reminds us why lice and mite infestations shouldn’t be overlooked over the winter months.
17 December 2025
Solutions for Enteric Methane Reductions in Irish Ruminant Livestock Systems
Research is ongoing in a number of areas to reduce enteric methane output on Irish livestock farms.
16 December 2025
Getting ready for spring – December priorities
By taking actions on our farms now, we can reduce or eliminate issues in springtime. Marion Fox, Teagasc Advisor, Galway Clare Region, tells us more.
15 December 2025