Suckler Beef

Comment: suckler cattle farmers need a strong voice

The current beef payment grid in NI does not put enough value on suckler cattle.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

Comment: suckler cattle farmers need a strong voice

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Breeding suckler cows that work hard

Breeding suckler cows that work hard

NEWS 28 January 2026

UK breeding conference: real concern for future of UK suckler cow

UK breeding conference: real concern for future of UK suckler cow

NEWS 20 January 2026

Beef Quality Awards launched to highlight the positive impact of CBV on farms

Beef Quality Awards launched to highlight the positive impact of CBV on farms

Beef Quality Awards launched to highlight the positive impact of CBV on farms

BREEDING & HEALTH 5 November 2025

TAMS costings see price of four-bay shed rise just 7.2%

TAMS costings see price of four-bay shed rise just 7.2%

TAMS costings see price of four-bay shed rise just 7.2%

SCHEMES 22 October 2025

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From awareness to action: the Teagasc Signpost journey so far

From awareness to action: the Teagasc Signpost journey so far

Siobhán Kavanagh and Tom O’Dwyer from the Teagasc Signpost Programme take a look at the progress so far

MANAGEMENT 9 July 2025

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

There is a 20% increase in beef sired calves registered to dairy dams in the first half of 2025

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 July 2025

My Farming Week: Michael Glennon, Ballydangan, Co Roscommon

My Farming Week: Michael Glennon, Ballydangan, Co Roscommon

Michael is a suckler farmer in Co Roscommon. He hosted the Teagasc suckler beef farm walk on his farm on Monday last.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Mart sales exceeded 1m head for first six months of 2025

Mart sales exceeded 1m head for first six months of 2025

Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s marts focus.

MARKETS 9 July 2025

Doubling weanling winter gain without meal

Doubling weanling winter gain without meal

Co Cork suckler farmer Kay O'Sullivan's inclusion of red clover silage in her weanlings winter diet saw them double their growth rate over the winter period on without the use of concentrates.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 July 2025

Excellence in suckler beef production showcased at Limousin open day

Excellence in suckler beef production showcased at Limousin open day

Cork Limousin breeders hosted an open day on Sir Charles and Lady Caroline Colthurst's impressive farm on Saturday 12 June, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 9 July 2025

My Farming Week: Kevin O’Brien, Turloughmore, Co Galway

My Farming Week: Kevin O’Brien, Turloughmore, Co Galway

Kevin is a suckler beef farmer, with a 25 cow pedigree Aubrac herd, in Turloughmore, Co Galway.

NEWS 9 July 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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