The Beef Edge

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Performance update from the Derrypatrick herd Jan 01, 2020

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Derrypatrick herd manager, Michael McManus, joins Catherine Egan to give an update on the performance of the Teagasc research farm.

The research demonstration farm was established to explore new ideas and research different system comparisons using a herd of 105 suckler cows in a finishing system on 65 ha at Teagasc, Grange.

It is a spring-calving, suckler calf-to-beef system with a rotational paddock grazing system is in operation on the farm. Michael highlights the benefits of grass in the system and management of stock over the winter period. He also outlines the preparation being done in advance of the calving season.

For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit teagasc.ie/thebeefedge.
The Beef Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.

New markets for Irish beef Dec 18, 2019

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Pic: Independent.ie

It has been a tough year for Irish beef farmers and with the need to look to different international markets, Bord Bia Meat & Livestock Senior Manager Joe Burke joins Catherine Egan to discuss the potential new markets for Irish Beef.

Joe highlights the fact that beef prices have fallen in Ireland in 2019, for example, the R3 steer price has fallen by 6.5% while similar price decreases have occurred in the UK (7%) and continental Europe (5%). Over the last number of years Irish cattle prices have generally moved closer to and exceeded EU average male cattle prices.

With the significant increase in exports to international markets and live exports - live exports of cattle from Ireland increased by more than 20% in comparison with 2018, and are likely to reach 300,000 head by the year-end - Joe outlines the key market trends and overall impact for the industry in 2020 as well as the possibility of new markets for Irish Beef going forwards.

For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
The Beef Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.

Top Tips for Winter Weanlings Management Dec 04, 2019

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On the first episode of the Beef Edge, Teagasc's new podcast for beef farmers, specialist Alan Dillon joins Catherine Egan to discuss his top tips for winter weanlings management.

Alan emphasises the importance of housing, cash flow and silage quality in terms of keeping weanlings over winter. He also highlights how farmers can ensure weanlings are achieving 0.6kg/head/day over the winter period.

When deciding between different concentrate options Alan explains that straights are currently good value if facilities are available on farm. Additionally, checking the current constituents in a ration mix needs to be examined and fed according to the silage test results

He also estimates the cost of keeping weanlings over the winter period and proposed costs required next spring. In addition, options for storing cattle over the winter as part of a current contingency plan are discussed.

For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit teagasc.ie/thebeefedge.

The Beef Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.

Launching Dec 4th Nov 26, 2019

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The Beef Edge, Teagasc's new podcast for Irish beef farmers, is launching on December 4th and presented by Catherine Egan.

With guest interviews, tips and advice, it will be bringing you all the latest information and advice to help you improve your beef farming.

Subscribe and listen on Spotify or Apple and Google podcasts and never miss a show.

The Beef Edge, for Irish beef farmers, live from December 4th.

For more information, go to https://www.teagasc.ie

The Beef Edge is produced by LastCast Media

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