Beef
High-value weanlings out west
With West of Ireland farmers being the backbone of the Irish suckler herd, Keith Fahy, Drystock Advisor in Athenry, writes why the upcoming Teagasc National Beef Conference is a must attend event.
13 November 2025
Efficiency that pays: Grass, breeding and better results with John Barry
With the Teagasc National Beef Conference taking place on Tuesday, November 18, at the Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry, Co. Galway, Future Beef farmer John Barry from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary is on this week’s Beef edge podcast to explain his suckling-to-weanling system and how he balances shape and quality to meet both home and export market demands.
12 November 2025
Calf-to-beef: Maximising performance over the first winter
The first winter housing period is a key stage in any dairy calf-to-beef system, writes DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Gordon Peppard, as how young cattle are managed over the coming months will have a considerable influence on growth rates, finishing age and the overall profitability.
12 November 2025
Promoting safer cattle handling practices among farmers
Farmers have benefitted from a training course, coordinated by Teagasc, delivered by Miriam Parker, Livestockwise UK, and supported by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Michael Healy-Rae, T.D., that will allow for the safer handling of cattle on Irish farms.
12 November 2025
More than just ‘technical’ at the National Beef Conference
Although the Teagasc National Beef Conference will focus on producing high-value weanlings, managing farm profitability and supporting generational renewal, Beef Specialist at Teagasc, Catherine Egan reminds farmers that the must-attend event offers so much more.
10 November 2025
Winter housing of beef cattle
With beef prices reaching record highs, Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Mayo, James Fitzgerald shares key advice to maximise winter gain and deliver better returns for beef farmers over the winter housing period.
10 November 2025
Getting Winter Ready on the Kingston Farm
Mark and Diana Kingston farm near Drimoleague, Co. Cork, and are active participants in both the Teagasc Future Beef and Signpost programmes. The Kingstons run a 32-cow suckler herd, with eight cows calving in spring and 24 in autumn.
9 November 2025
Calf sourcing and rearing – Gareth Peoples’ approach
Gareth Peoples, a participant in the Teagasc Signpost and DairyBeef 500 programmes, fills us in on the latest happenings from his farm in Co. Donegal, focusing this time on calf sourcing and rearing.
8 November 2025
Labour savings: Small changes can make a big difference
The Teagasc Future Beef Programme has launched a new series of short videos, highlighting practical labour-saving tips and technologies for beef farmers.
7 November 2025
National Beef Conference: Adding value, planning for profit and preparing for the future
Beef Specialist at Teagasc, Catherine Egan previews the fast-approaching Teagasc Beef Conference, where the focus will be placed firmly on value, profit and the future of Irish beef farming.
7 November 2025