Suckler beef

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

Adam Woods reports from the annual British Cattle Breeding Conference in the UK.

NEWS 20 January 2026

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

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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

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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

From awareness to action: the Teagasc Signpost journey so far

From awareness to action: the Teagasc Signpost journey so far

From awareness to action: the Teagasc Signpost journey so far

MANAGEMENT 17 September 2025

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 September 2025

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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 21 May 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 21 May 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 21 May 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 21 May 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 21 May 2025

Finishing cattle earlier can reduce emissions by 32% - ABP

Finishing cattle earlier can reduce emissions by 32% - ABP

The study was conducted over the last 10 years at the ABP demonstration farm in Carlow, where 5,500 cattle have gone through its system.

NEWS 21 May 2025

Teagasc and Kepak host event for beef discussion groups

Teagasc and Kepak host event for beef discussion groups

Over 200 farmers attended a full day of insight and hands-on demonstrations focused on building more efficient and sustainable beef production systems.

NEWS 21 May 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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