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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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Better Genetics, Better Weanlings, Better Returns (opens the original)
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National Cattle Breeding Centre Beef Programme Manager, Rose Goulding, joins the Beef Edge to explain how important the right genetics are when selling weanlings. Plus she previews the upcoming Teagasc Mart events taking place across the country. Genetics can have a major influence on the performance and profitability of a beef herd and Rose outlines the key traits farmers should be focusing on when selecting bulls or replacement females. She highlights the individual traits that farmers need to
What the Latest ICBF Research Means for Beef Farmers (opens the original)
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Following on from the Tully ICBF Open Day, the ICBF’s Niall Kilrane joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge with an insight into their latest research findings in relation to beef farmers. For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com
Silage Quality to Winter Feed Advice: Teagasc Beef at Ploughing 2026 (opens the original)
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In advance of the National Ploughing Championships, Teagasc Beef Specialists, David Argue and Niall Kerins, give an insight into what’s in store for beef farmers at the Teagasc stand this year. Nutrition is such an important part of beef production and David outlines the key nutritional areas farmers should be thinking about at the moment. Silage quality can have a huge impact on animal performance and Niall discusses what beef farmers should be looking out for when assessing the quality of thei
The Importance of Farm Succession Planning (opens the original)
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In advance of Generational Renewal Week 2026 which takes place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th September, Teagasc specialist Ruth Fennell joins the Beef Edge podcast to discuss succession planning and preview the week. The week will consist of a hybrid programme of events on generation renewal and included are three webinars and two farm walks. Whether you are just starting to consider succession planning or are ready to take the next step, Generational Renewal Week has something for everyone. It
Making Dairy Beef Pay: James O’Sullivan’s Farm System (opens the original)
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DairyBeef 500 manager, Alan Dillon, and DairyBeef 500 farmer, James O’Sullivan from Co. Cork, discuss James’ farm system and upcoming farm walk. James works off-farm as an AI technician and has four young children so labour efficiency is very important. He achieved over €2,600/ha net profit in 2025 and Alan compares the profitability to other dairy beef farmers nationally, while James discusses the investments on the farm and the grazing strategy and fodder deficit options. With around 27 tonnes
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