Dairy beef

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

The farm achieved excellent performance in 2025, boosted by higher beef prices and increased animal performance, and generated a net margin per hectare of €1,620

NEWS 15 July 2026

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

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Editorial: uncertain future for sheep farming

Editorial: uncertain future for sheep farming

VIEWPOINTS 15 July 2026

Teagasc to showcase profitable dairy-beef farm at Tipperary open day

Teagasc to showcase profitable dairy-beef farm at Tipperary open day

NEWS 15 July 2026

Sequestering carbon could be more viable than drystock farming - professor

Sequestering carbon could be more viable than drystock farming - professor

Sequestering carbon could be more viable than drystock farming - professor

NEWS 14 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in New Ross

MARKETS 8 July 2026

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Margin of €500/head possible from dairy-beef bullocks

Margin of €500/head possible from dairy-beef bullocks

Analysis at Beef2026 showed a well-run dairy-beef system finishing bullocks at 22 months of age can deliver a net margin of over €500/head at a calf price of €350/hd and beef price of €6.40/kg

NEWS 29 April 2026

BEEF2026: high-CBV calves will generate €170/head more at slaughter

BEEF2026: high-CBV calves will generate €170/head more at slaughter

On display at BEEF 2026 was how purchasing high-CBV calves can generate more profit compared with low-CBV calves.

MANAGEMENT 29 April 2026

Chasing dairy beef dollars down under

Chasing dairy beef dollars down under

Known for its large beef cow herd, I see Australia is looking to develop its dairy beef sector a bit more.

DEALER 29 April 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Over 107,000 BISS applications submitted

Over 107,000 BISS applications submitted

The figure of 107,210 applications submitted as of 11 May leaves in the region of 13,000 applications to be submitted in the final days

SCHEMES 29 April 2026

Beef management: managing grass, worming and weaning dairy beef calves

Beef management: managing grass, worming and weaning dairy beef calves

Martin Merrick gives advice on grassland management as growth increases above demand, thinking critically about worming and the correct protocol on weaning dairy beef stock.

MANAGEMENT 29 April 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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