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The Beef Edge

The Beef Edge is Teagasc’s podcast for all the latest news, information and advice for Irish beef farmers, presented by Catherine Egan. Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/the-beef-edge-podcast/

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14:09

Preparing for Calving Pt 1: Nutrition pre and post...

The Beef Edge ·

2025/01/08

In advance of spring calving season, Teagasc Nutritionist, Aisling Claffey, and Teagasc Researcher and Vet, John Donlon, join Catherine Egan for a 3 part series on the Beef Edge podcast. On the first part, Aisling Claffey focuses on nutrition pre and post calving. Aisling explains how, at calving at this time of year, we see a lot of animal health problems. Obviously cow condition, particularly body conditions score is important relating to these issues. Overall cows were in good condition

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10:42

Market Outlook for 2025

The Beef Edge ·

2025/01/01

Market intelligence specialist, Phelim O’Neill with the Irish Farmers Journal, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to reflect on 2024 and discuss the market outlook for 2025. Looking back on 2024, Phelim discusses the increase in price seen in all cattle categories. Even with this increase in price, there is still a difference between UK and Ireland prices. Phelim also comments on Irish exports for the past year and looks to the year ahead. With overall beef production down in Ireland and

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17:22

Newford Farm Review of the Year

The Beef Edge ·

2024/12/18

Michael Fagan, technician on the Newford demonstration farm in Co. Roscommon, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with an update on the farm and a review of the year since moving from Athenry Co.Galway. Michael outlines how the move has been busy with repurposing sheds, reseeding, installing paddocks and water systems, all the while getting used to the overall change in location and soil type of the farm. Due to weather conditions, weanling and finishing performance is back and Michael

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13:40

Contract heifer rearing – Liam Cassin’s experience

The Beef Edge ·

2024/12/11

Kilkenny farmer Liam Cassin is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss his contract heifer rearing system. Liam moved from sheep to suckler cows and started contract heifer rearing 14 years ago. The steady monthly cashflow alongside the reduced financial input of purchasing stock are key benefits for Liam. Grassland management and a good paddock system are very important to make the system viable in order to reach the target weights, according to Liam. Initially starting with one dairy

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11:52

Fluke: why is it such a problem this year?

The Beef Edge ·

2024/12/04

Dr. Natascha Meunier, Beef HealthCheck Programme Manager, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss how to control liver fluke effectively and understand it better. Liver fluke is estimated to cost at least €90m to the Irish industry through reduced production and Natascha highlights how the incidence of liver fluke on this year’s Beef HealthCheck reports have doubled from 1% to 2%: https://animalhealthireland.ie/programmes/beef-healthcheck/beef-healthcheck-online/ Each year, the

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21:45

Practical nutrient management solutions for your farm

The Beef Edge ·

2024/11/27

Teagasc research officer Dr. Patrick Forrestal, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the practical nutrient management solutions that beef farmers can implement on their farms to increase efficiency, reduce costs and address environmental pressures facing the sector. This is a recording from the Teagasc National Beef Conference held on November 19th. Further details from Patrick’s presentation are available at: Presentation: Practical nutrient management solutions

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36:16

Bonus Ep: The innovations on Future Beef suckler...

The Beef Edge ·

2024/11/23

There’s a bonus Beef Edge episode this week with Future Beef programme manager, Martina Harrington, discussing the innovations on Future Beef suckler farms which are driving sustainability. This is a recording from the Teagasc National Beef Conference held on November 19th. Further details from Martina’s presentation are available at: Paper: Driving Sustainability Innovations on Future Beef Suckler Farms (PDF) Watch a video recording of Martina Harrington's

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27:56

What impact is red and white clover having on animal...

The Beef Edge ·

2024/11/20

Teagasc researcher Dr. Peter Doyle outlines the impact of red and white clover on animal performance in suckler calf-to-beef production systems on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. This is a recording from the Teagasc National Beef Conference held on November 19th. Further details from Peter’s presentation are available at: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

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21:13

Staying resilient on the farm through stressful times...

The Beef Edge ·

2024/11/13

Health & Wellness coach, Shane Pearson, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss key tips to staying resilient on the farm through stressful times of the year. Studies show that many farmers experience poor mental health, high rates of burnout, and physical health issues related to stress and Shane highlights a number of resources available for farmers and which can be accessed

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16:02

Reviewing the Ballyhaise herd performance and...

The Beef Edge ·

2024/11/08

Liam McWeeney and Noel Prunty from Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss the beef system, review of the performance to date and preparing for winter ahead. Liam first outlined the 32 cow suckler herd that is operated in a suckling to finishing system. Bulls are finished under 16 months and heifers are kept as replacements or finished under 20 months of age. The beef unit is 24ha of heavy soil type with some of the farm low lying.AI

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5:34

November Grass Update

The Beef Edge ·

2024/11/02

Grass 10 advisor Niamh Doyle joins Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge with grassland management tips for the month ahead. Niamh discusses closing up paddocks with 60-70% targeted to be closed by early November. She also outlines the targets for the month ahead to extend grazing and reduce demand to maximise days at grass. Drier than normal conditions continue to be predicted in the coming weeks which will help to extend grazing on farms. Temperatures are signalled to be closer to

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17:45

Winter nutrition and diets with Teagasc Nutritionist,...

The Beef Edge ·

2024/10/30

Teagasc Nutritionist, Aisling Claffey, discusses winter nutrition and diets on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. Aisling explains that beef systems are simple and it comes down to trying to maximise intake and growth whilst minimising stress and digestive upsets. A combination of factors ultimately decides how close you get to growing and finishing cattle to their genetic potential such as management, diet, housing, water and disease control. Aisling highlights the importance of taking a

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20:16

Is Bluetongue Virus a risk for Ireland?

The Beef Edge ·

2024/10/23

Dr. Eoin Ryan, Senior Superintending Veterinary Inspector with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, gives an update on the Bluetongue Virus on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. Since the end of August, over a hundred cases of Bluetongue have been detected in England and Wales and farmers in Ireland are hearing more and more about it. Bluetongue is a viral disease affecting cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas and other ruminants and camelids. Bluetongue does not pose a food safety or

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22:57

Comparing Dairy Beef farming in New Zealand and Ireland

The Beef Edge ·

2024/10/16

Bob Thomson, a New Zealand Farm Consultant specialising in sheep and beef, is on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss some of his insights into dairy beef in Ireland compared to New Zealand. Bob has a wealth of experience working in extension, consultancy and project management for the past 50 years. He explains what he learned from the DairyBeef 500 farms he visited this week around the country and he describes the dairy beef industry in New Zealand, as well as the opportunities that he

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16:11

The key things to consider if you’re interested in...

The Beef Edge ·

2024/10/09

Niall Kerins, Teagasc Cattle specialist, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss winter cattle housing arrangements. Every winter a significant number of cattle are housed and fed in rented sheds. Whether you are the farmer renting out the shed or a farmer renting in the shed, there are a number of considerations for both parties. Fodder, labour and machinery running costs are often included in the agreements that are made. The payment rate per head is usually determined by local

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6:25

The October Grass10 Update

The Beef Edge ·

2024/10/05

Grass10 advisor Niamh Doyle joins Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge with grassland management tips for the month ahead. Niamh discusses closing up paddocks in rotation starting with the paddocks near the farmyard, the sheltered and the driest paddocks that will be grazed in early spring . She outlines the targets for the month ahead to extend grazing, reduce demand to maximise days at grass and aim to have 60% of the farm closed by the first week of November. You can subscribe to the

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26:18

Budget 2025 – here’s what beef farmers need to know

The Beef Edge ·

2024/10/02

Teagasc Financial Specialist Kevin Connolly is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the main headline items arising from Budget 2025, from tax cuts to increased spending. Kevin explains that the income tax standard rate bands have been increased by €2,000. The income tax rates (20% & 40%) have not been changed. There has been a €125 increase in the principle tax credits. The rate applying to the middle USC band has been reduced from 4% to 3%. There has also been a realignment of

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13:32

The Teagasc Beef Budgets 2024/2025 with Aidan Murray

The Beef Edge ·

2024/09/25

Following the launch of the Beef Budgets for 2024 at the National Ploughing Championships, Teagasc Beef specialist, Aidan Murray, has an update with all the details. Aidan compares the national kill figures to 2023 and discusses how have the prices changed in comparison to this time last year. Aidan also highlights how the Irish supply of beef looks for the rest of the year. Prices are good and there is demand around the ring at the moment for heavier type of stock with Aidan comparing

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18:03

Scottish farmer Graham Lofthouse on his mixed farming...

The Beef Edge ·

2024/09/18

Scottish beef and sheep farmer, Graham Lofthouse of Bankhouse Farm, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss his mixed farming system. The farm is located 30km south of Edinburgh and is 200-300m above sea level. The average rainfall is around 1,000mm. There are 470 ewes on the farm and 84 suckler cows. Graham discusses how the sucker herd is managed from birth to weaning. Breeding and genetics is very important on the farm and Graham outlines the breeding policy. Graham also

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13:30

Future Beef farmer, Aonghusa Fahy, on his farm system...

The Beef Edge ·

2024/09/11

Galway Future Beef farmer, Aonghusa Fahy, features on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on his farm system and management at weaning, plus he discusses the cattle from his farm that will be on the Teagasc stand at this year’s Ploughing Championships. Even though the weather has been challenging the weanlings have still performed well, Aonghusa explains. Weaning will take place in groups of 10. Concentrates have been fed to the calves for the past six weeks and they have been

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