The 2022 Teagasc beef open day is set to get underway today (Tuesday, July 5) at the advisory body's beef research centre in Grange, Co. Meath.

The event will get underway at 10:00a.m and will draw to a close at 5:00p.m. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming’.

According to Teagasc, the focus of BEEF2022 will be on the application of technologies that will "help beef farmers increase the profitability and environmental sustainability of their family farm businesses".

A statement from Teagasc ahead of the event outlined: "Technologies in relation to grazing management, animal nutrition, beef genetics, reproductive management, animal health and farm planning will be essential to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of the Irish beef sector, which will form the focus of the day."

One of the main factors impacting profit margins on beef farms currently is the impact of soaring input costs. Historically high input prices have hugely affected production costs for beef farms and the implications of these price rises, and strategies to mitigate their impact will be discussed at the event.

The topics covered will be discusses not only at the main stands, but at various 'villages' set up at the location. A map of the event showcasing the location and theme of these stands can be viewed or downloaded below.

Environment:

Grassland Demonstration:

Suckling Systems:

Dairy-Beef Systems:

Growing and Finishing Cattle:

Meat Quality:

Advisory, Education and Policy:

Farming Lifestyle:

Teagasc Grange has recently completed a pilot-scale anaerobic digestor (AD) which will be available to visit on the day.

The aim of the Grange AD plant is to provide a demonstration opportunity for farmers, policy-makers, consultants and service providers.