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The Beef Edge

Teagasc
Grass Management
Teagasc
Grassland Management
Irish Beef Farmers
Irish Beef Farming
Beef Farming
Silage Quality
Soil Fertility
Silage
Clover
Breeding Season
Ireland
Fertilizer Application
Nutrient Management
Irish Beef Industry
Beef Management
Calf Management
Calving
Nutrition
Cattle Farming

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: www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/the-beef-edge-podcast/

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Teagasc Research Technologist, Edwin Carroll, and Future Beef Programme Manager, Martina Harrington, are on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the suckler beef research taking place in Teagasc Grange and how this is being implemented ... more

DairyBeef 500 Manager, Alan Dillon, and Teagasc researcher, Jamie O’Driscoll give an update on the dairy beef research taking place in Teagasc Grange and how this is being implemented on the DB500 Programme farms.  Plus they preview the upcoming Nati... more

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Future Beef programme farmer, John Dunne, from Co.Offaly  is on the Beef Edge podcast this week to give an update into his suckler beef and dairy beef finishing systems, the breeding season, their grassland management and the upcoming National Beef O... more

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Future Beef Programme farmer, John Pringle from Co. Wicklow, joins this week's Beef Edge to give an insight into his suckler beef system finishing bulls at under 16 months, preparing for silage and the upcoming National Beef Open Day taking place on ... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie O'Driscoll
Chagas researcher
Chagas Grange
Episode: Turning Research into Profit on Dairy Beef Farms
Alan Dillion
Dairy Beef 500 Manager
DairyBeef 500 Programme
Episode: Turning Research into Profit on Dairy Beef Farms
John Dunne
Future beef program farmer
Súcar Beef and Dairy Beef finishing system (Offaly)
Episode: Breeding, Silage and Beef Performance with Future Beef Farmer John Dunne
John Pringle
Future Beef Programme farmer from County Wicklow
Future Beef Programme
Episode: Inside John Pringle’s Suckler-to-Beef System
Peter Doyle
Teagasc researcher
Teagasc
Episode: Derrypatrick Herd Update
Pat Joyce
Contract heifer-rearing farmer, Teagasc client
County Galway, Ireland
Episode: Making Contract Rearing Pay: Lessons from Pat Joyce
Charlie Devaney
Teagasc advisor
Teagasc
Episode: Making Contract Rearing Pay: Lessons from Pat Joyce
Tommy Cox
DairyBeef 500 advisor
DairyBeef 500 program
Episode: Transitioning Calves to Grass
Ciaran Lynch
Sheep specialist
Unknown (guest on episode)
Episode: Weed control & planning for the year ahead

Host

Catherine Egan
Host of The Beef Edge, Teagasc

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • The Beef Edge podcast

    Always very interesting and informative topics . Catherine Egan is an excellent presenter.

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    Ireland4 years ago

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Hosts deliver practical, farmer-friendly guidance with clear takeaways.
Content remains focused on profitability, efficiency and sustainability for beef farms.
Guests bring deep expertise and real-world experiences.

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#58
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#12
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#110
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#156
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Breeding, Silage and Beef Performance with Future Beef Farmer John Dunne
Q: What precautions do you take when buying in calves and how do you manage calf rearing to ensure healthy replacements?
We prioritize buying calves from local farmers, group calves into small pens with individual feeding, monitor health daily with thermometers, vaccinate against respiratory diseases, and ensure good bedding and nutrition to prevent disease and promote strong growth.
Breeding, Silage and Beef Performance with Future Beef Farmer John Dunne
Q: How has synchronization AI evolved on the farm and what impact does it have on your calving and overall system?
Synchronization AI has streamlined the workload, allowing a large portion of cows to calve in a short window and freeing up calving pens to rear calves, which increases efficiency and supports earlier, more uniform calving.
Turning Research into Profit on Dairy Beef Farms
Q: What is the purpose of the commercial beef value (CBV) and what impact does it have on profitability?
CBV is a selection breeding value used to assess the economic potential of purchasing beef animals; higher CBV animals tend to yield higher carcass value, with data showing top CBV calves performing significantly better than lower ones, contributing to higher profitability.
Weed control & planning for the year ahead
Q: What are the best timing cues for spraying docks and why?
Spray docks when they are green and at a high leaf area, avoid waiting for seed head formation, and plan to apply the chemical well before harvesting or grazing to allow the root to be killed and long-term control achieved.
Transitioning Calves to Grass
Q: How long should concentrates be fed after turnout, and when can farmers start reducing them?
Concentrates should be kept with calves for a couple of weeks post-turnout while they acclimate, with adjustments based on grass availability and weather. Regular monitoring and performance data inform when to reduce concentrates and rely more on pasture quality.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show for Irish beef farmers and agribusiness professionals. Episodes center on grass-based finishing systems, contract rearing, CBV/genetics, soil fertility, silage quality, and farm economics, with real-world case studies from farmers and Teagasc researchers. The host emphasizes actionable guidance, open days and on-farm demonstrations, and translating research into on-farm results. Notable strengths include data-driven discussions (CBV, budgets, soil management) and a clear commitment to accessible, hands-on advice for improving profitability, sustainability, and labour efficiency on beef farms.

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1. Jamie O'Driscoll
2. Alan Dillion
3. John Dunne
4. John Pringle
5. Peter Doyle
6. Pat Joyce
7. Charlie Devaney
8. Tommy Cox

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