Beef
Beef 2022 - Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming
Beef production is a significant enterprise on over 94,000 farms spread throughout Ireland, thereby making a key contribution to the Irish economy, particularly in rural areas. The theme for Beef2022 is 'Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming' Get information from the four main stands below
05 July 2022
Teagasc Director welcomes farmers to Grange for Beef 2022
The day has finally arrived: Beef2022! Let's hear from Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O'Mara who extends a warm welcome to all.."I am delighted to welcome you to BEEF2022 at Teagasc Grange and I hope that you find the day enjoyable, informative and fulfilling". Frank has more about the day here
05 July 2022
Newford update - Breeding, Biodiversity and Beef2022
The latest Newford report has an update on breeding with the season now finished. Michael Fagan, Technician at Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm, Athenry also gives an update on the calves. The biodiversity initiatives on the farm and Newford at Beef2022
04 July 2022
Striving for superior silage
Production costs are up at least 60% per kilogram of dry matter pit silage harvested compared to 2021. Nonetheless, these Kilkenny farmers believe that quality silage is still good value for money. Read more from the DairyBeef 500 team Alan Dillon and Sean Cummins
04 July 2022
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) research at Teagasc Grange
Researchers at Teagasc Grange rise to the challenge of researching Bovine Respiratory Disease in two studies mentioned here. One on New diagnostics for rapid detection and identification of the causative agents of the disease, and the second on use of RNA sequencing to analyse calf samples post BRD
03 July 2022
Beef 2022 - What is it all about?
There are significant challenges in relation to overall profitability, market disturbances, CAP reform, climate change policy and input price rises, however, the market for grass-fed beef as a high quality, sustainable food is strong. Come to Beef 2022 at Teagasc Grange on July 5th to be in the know
02 July 2022
Performing BETTER on Tomas O’ Leary's Farm
Although Tomas O'Leary, BETTER Sheep Farmer, Co. Kerry, has reduced fertiliser nitrogen applications by 25% in 2022, he has so far grown more grass than in previous years. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT, Teagasc discusses sheep performance, grass, silage and overall progress on the farm
01 July 2022
Multi-species swards and slaughter age reduction
Recent studies at Grange have found increases in annual herbage yield of up to 25% for multi-species swards compared to perennial ryegrass swards, especially so at lower fertiliser nitrogen inputs. Researchers Edward O’Riordan, Sarah Burke, Paul Crosson & Mark McGee give some information
01 July 2022
Cathal and Rita Rudden – winners of the 2022 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award
Cavan suckler farmer, Cathal Rudden and his wife Rita, won the 2022 RDS Teagasc Farm Forestry Award in May. Steven Meyen, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer, introduces Cathal's farm and discusses the farm forest and woodland awards. We also hear from Cathal Rudden about his farm in a video here
01 July 2022
Grange Breeding research on cattle sexual development and twinning
Researchers at Teagasc Grange have, and continue to investigate two areas of breeding; "Insights into the sexual development of cattle" and "Does twinning have a role for suckler beef systems?" You are invited to meet the researchers yourself by visiting Beef 2022 on 5 July next. Learn more here
01 July 2022
Dairy-beef: producing an in-spec carcass sooner
To find out more about DairyBeef research join us at Teagasc Grange for Beef 2022 on Tuesday 5th July. Here, Nicky Byrne, Donall Fahy, Jamie O’Driscoll and Mark Kearney, Teagasc Grange outline their investigations into producing an in-spec carcass sooner which is important in reducing GHG emissions
30 June 2022
Grazing research: Effect of post-grazing sward height on beef cattle performance
Would you like to find out about the research carried out at Teagasc Grange? Then why not head to Beef 2022 on July 5th to see for yourself! Here, Teagasc Grange researchers share information on Grazing research: Effect of post-grazing sward height on beef cattle performance
30 June 2022
New Teagasc ConnectEdProgramme Manager Appointed
Sheila Quinn has been appointed as the new manager of the Teagasc ConnectEd Programme. She will lead the development and delivery of the Programme which provides training and knowledge exchange programmes to the wider agri-food sector. Read more about Sheila Quinn and Teagasc ConnectEd here
29 June 2022
Future Beef Programme on Ken Gill’s Organic Farm
Ken Gill farms his autumn calving, suckler to beef, organic farm full-time in Clonbullogue, Co Offaly. Ken and his family hosted The Future Beef Programme farmer launch on his farm recently. Aisling Molloy, Teagasc Future Beef Programme advisor gives a full account of Ken's organic farming system
29 June 2022
Grass10 Newsletter - 28th June 2022
Rainfall brings opportunity (growth) and challenge (grazing conditions). In this week's newsletter the Grass10 team promote the 2021 GFOY Winner Farm Walk on Friday, 8th July on Sean O'Donnell's farm in Mayo. Get details of Beef 2022 at Grange, featured farmer, clover reporter, advice and more here
29 June 2022
Concrete versus rubber covered slats
Concern for the welfare of finishing cattle, particularly in relation to housing conditions (floor type & space allocation), has been expressed at national and EU level. Teagasc Grange Researchers give insight into their research into Concrete versus rubber covered slats. Find out more at Beef 2022
29 June 2022
Suckler calf health and welfare
Suckler calf health & welfare is one area of Grange research you can visit at Beef 2022. The survival and performance of the suckler calf depends on the development of a strong cow-calf bond, Noeleen Brereton, Mark McGee, Colin Byrne, Peter Doyle, Bernadette Earley Teagasc Grange researchers explain
28 June 2022
Production of beef from an all-grass forage diet
Did you know ?....Pasture-only production systems allow beef to be marketed as ‘grass-fed’, providing further high-value market opportunities for Irish beef. Edward O’Riordan, Peter Doyle, Mark McGee, Aidan Moloney & Paul Crosson, Teagasc Grange explain further. A taste of what to expect at Beef202
28 June 2022
Successful Kildalton 50th Open Day
The Teagasc Kildalton Agriculture, Horticulture and Equine College in Piltown county Kilkenny opened its doors and its gates to thousands of visitors on Saturday, 25 June to celebrate its 50th year as an education college.
27 June 2022
Beef 2022 is Supporting sustainable beef farming
Come along to the Beef2022 open day at Teagasc Grange on July 5th and meet Teagasc specialists, researchers and advisors who will provide you with all the latest on all things Beef. Paul Crosson, Head of Beef Enterprise and Pearse Kelly, Head of Teagasc Drystock
Knowledge Transfer outline more here
27 June 2022
Silage effluent, storing silage & water quality
Silage effluent is highly pollutant to waterbodies and must be stored and collected according to best practice. An accidental discharge can have serious effects on a rivers ecology including fish kills for long distances downstream. Kieran Kenny, Teagasc ASSAP advisor, Roscommon has practical advice
27 June 2022
Using Protected Urea
Using protected urea in grassland results in lower nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions than CAN and lower ammonia losses than urea. This makes it the most sustainable fertiliser N source for meeting both greenhouse gas and ammonia loss emission commitments, as Sandra Hayes, Teagasc advisor reminds us here
26 June 2022
Alternative fodder crops and general advice
Cattle performance replies on having high quality forages and feed on the farm going into the coming winter. With this in mind, it is worth investigating the use of alternative crops such as Kale, Rape or Redstart to bolster the high quality feed available. John Crowley, Teagasc advisor has tips
26 June 2022
Meat Quality Village in Beef 2022
Our beef is regarded in many markets as a premium product because of our high forage diets, traceability and ever improving sustainability. Here, Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist introduces the Meat Quality Village, which is part of the Teagasc Beef 2022 open day at Grange on July 5th.
25 June 2022
Clonakilty Agricultural College Drystock Unit Farm Update - Spring 2022
David Hallisey, College Lecturer at Clonakilty Agricultural College gives an update from the Drystock unit for Spring 2022. David covers the suckler, sheep and calf-to-beef enterprises in the unit and also provides a grass update.
25 June 2022
Multi species swards: grazing trial at Johnstown Castle
Despite lower fertiliser nitrogen, dairy cattle on multi-species swards performed similarly to a herd on grass-clover, a Teagasc grazing trial shows. Aidan Lawless (Johnstown Castle), Mike Dineen (Moorepark), David Wall (Johnstown Castle) and John Finn (Johnstown Castle) discuss this research here
24 June 2022
Organic farming with Fergal Byrne
On Wednesday, 8th June 2022, Organic Sheep, Cereals and Beef Finishing farmer Fergal Byrne, Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare hosted a Teagasc Organic Farm Walk. Fergal shares details about his organic farm here, which is very informative for anyone considering converting to organic farming
24 June 2022
When should breeding season end?
On many spring-calving herds, the aim is to align calving date to turnout date to try and match grass growth and demand. With the breeding season well underway in spring-calving suckler herds, farmers are now considering when to remove the stock bull. John Kilboyle, Teagasc Tuam Advisor has advice
24 June 2022
Minister McConalogue launches DairyBeef500 Campaign
DairyBeef500, a new programme focused on dairy beef production has been launched by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. Dairy calf to beef demonstration farms have been selected throughout the country to illustrate key technologies. Read more details here
23 June 2022
Safety net: food security in Ireland
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a global increase in food costs, worsening food security problems in some countries, and introducing it to others. Here, Teagasc’s Head of Rural Economy Development Programme Kevin Hanrahan examines food security in Ireland, and rising food prices
23 June 2022