Beef
Table: What can dairy-beef farmers afford to pay for calves?
The uplift in factory beef prices seen in recent weeks is filtering down into the prices being paid by farmers...
Calf to beef
Beef
New national calf research centre to open in early 2025
A new national dairy calf research centre is set to open in early 2025 with infrastructure already in place to...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Beef
Up to €7.60/kg price contracts offered for Wagyu calf-to-beef
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland hosted two information evenings this week for farmers interested in rearing Wagyu-cross calves to beef. The information...
Beef
'Timely' calf to beef event hears sector advancements
An International Dairy Calf to Beef Conference, organised by Teagasc in partnership with ABP Food Group and the British Society...
Beef
Dairy Calf-to-Beef International Conference kicks off today
An international conference focusing on dairy calf-to-beef production is set to kick off in Co. Wexford this morning (Wednesday, October...
Beef News
Minister 'open' to a €40/calf payment to rear dairy calves
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said he is “very open” to the proposal for...
Beef
Average calf to beef farm made €65/ac net margin in 2023
The average dairy calf to beef farm made a net margin of just over €65/ac or €162/Ha in 2023, according...
Beef
How much weight/day should dairy-beef calves be gaining?
Spring-born dairy-beef calves have predominantly all been weaned off milk and are now out at grass for their first grazing...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Beef
Beef focus: Facts and figures from Kildare calf to beef farm
Farming outside Castledermot in Co. Kildare, Peter Byrne and his family run a mixed enterprise farm consisting of both tillage...
Beef News
Table: How profitable was dairy calf to beef in 2023?
Growing numbers of Irish beef cattle are originating from dairy calf to beef systems as a result of the expansion...
Beef
Table: What's considered a 'good or bad' CBV for a calf?
While the majority of farmers have heard of the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) by now, most are still familiarising themselves...
Beef
Table: How much does it cost to rear a dairy-beef calf?
Dairy-beef calves are the lowest-priced cattle available for beef farmers to buy. While the initial purchase cost is generally low,...
Agri-Business
'Value for money is important when buying dairy bred calves' - advisor
Sourcing calves that are good value for money is essential when beef farmers are buying calves bred from dairy herds...
Beef
Watch: Advice for farmers on setting up calf-rearing sheds
Calf-rearing is a seasonal job on most farms in Ireland, and with the peak spring-calving season fast approaching, beef farmers...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Beef
Beef-sired heifer calves from dairy herd have 'many benefits'
There are “many benefits” to beef-sired heifer calves from dairy cows, according to recently-published research. The research was carried out...
Beef
Beef farmers could be paid to take dairy calves in future
Dairy farmers have been told that they may need to pay calf-to-beef farmers to take their plainer-type calves in the...
Beef
Parasite control: Do calves need a worm dose yet?
Spring-born ‘bucket reared’ calves are now weaned off milk and out in the fields, with grass making up a significant...
Beef
Calf rearing on Farmer Phil's livestock farm
Farming approximately 240ac of tillage and 300ac of grassland in Co. Longford, Philip Stewart and his family are running an...