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The Beef Edge

Teagasc
Grass Management
Teagasc
Grassland Management
Irish Beef Farmers
Beef Farming
Irish Beef Farming
Silage Quality
Soil Fertility
Silage
Clover
Ireland
Breeding Season
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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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 ... more

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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 hybr... more

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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 import... more

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Future Beef farmer, James Skehan, from county Clare is on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss his spring-calving suckler-to-beef enterprise while also working off-farm.

Over the past number of years he has made significant changes to improve the profit... more

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Recent Guests

David Argue
Beef specialist at Teagasc
Teagasc
Episode: Silage Quality to Winter Feed Advice: Teagasc Beef at Ploughing 2026
Niall Kerins
Beef specialist at Teagasc
Teagasc
Episode: Silage Quality to Winter Feed Advice: Teagasc Beef at Ploughing 2026
Ruth Fennell
Chagas specialist
Chagas/Teagasc
Episode: The Importance of Farm Succession Planning
James O'Sullivan
DairyBeef 500 farmer from County Cork
DairyBeef 500 program
Episode: Making Dairy Beef Pay: James O’Sullivan’s Farm System
James Skehan
Future beef farmer featured on the episode
County Clare farm, Teagasc Future Beef Programme participant
Episode: The changes delivering better performance on James Skehan’s farm
Philip O'Neill
Dairy beef farmer operating a calf-to-store beef enterprise
Calf-to-beef farm
Episode: Smarter Calf Rearing: Technology, Labour & Health
Alan Carey
Chagas advisor
Chagas
Episode: Smarter Calf Rearing: Technology, Labour & Health
Noel McSweeney
Cork beef farmer
Teagasc advisor noted collaboration
Episode: Behind the Scenes with Noel McSweeney: Preparing Championship Cattle for the Tullamore Show
David Hallissey
Teagasc advisor
Teagasc
Episode: Behind the Scenes with Noel McSweeney: Preparing Championship Cattle for the Tullamore Show

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Catherine Egan
Host of The Beef Edge

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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    JF farming
    Ireland5 years ago

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Guests bring diverse expertise, from genetics to grass management, adding value for listeners and sponsors.
The show is seen as a reliable resource for beef farming trends and policy context.
Catherine Egan is perceived as a knowledgeable, credible host who keeps discussions accessible.
Listeners appreciate practical, field-ready farming tips that translate to real on-farm gains.

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Apple Podcasts
#221
United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts
#31
Ireland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#132
Brazil/Government
Apple Podcasts
#132
New Zealand/Government

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The Importance of Farm Succession Planning
Q: What is the first practical step a farmer should take this week if they haven't started?
Make a will to avoid intestacy and begin a budgeted plan that considers pensions and succession options.
The Importance of Farm Succession Planning
Q: What are the main issues that need addressing in the Irish context?
A complex mix of factors including the attractiveness of farming as a career, access to land and education, finance, taxation, and supportive regulations.
The Importance of Farm Succession Planning
Q: Why is it so important for farm families to start talking about succession?
Because discussing succession early helps align expectations, involves all family members, reduces emotional and financial stress, and lays a structured path for a successful transfer with better outcomes.
Silage Quality to Winter Feed Advice: Teagasc Beef at Ploughing 2026
Q: How does silage quality influence finishing cattle performance and slaughter age?
Poor silage quality can reduce daily live weight gain and extend the finishing period, thereby delaying slaughter and increasing costs; good quality silage with higher digestibility and protein supports achieving target gains and efficient finishing timelines.
Silage Quality to Winter Feed Advice: Teagasc Beef at Ploughing 2026
Q: What should beef farmers be looking out for when assessing the quality of their silage?
Take representative samples from both pit and bale silage, test for dry matter digestibility and crude protein, and use the results to decide on the appropriate level of concentrate, ensuring that silage quality supports the targeted live weight gains in finishing, growing, or store animals.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beef Edge

What is The Beef Edge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused series for Irish beef farmers and agribusiness professionals, with a heavy emphasis on grass-based finishing, genetics, and market dynamics. Episodes frequently feature Teagasc researchers and industry bodies, plus farmer guests sharing on-farm strategies—from drought management and silage quality to CBV indexing, AI breeding, and open days. Notable is the consistent pairing of technical insight with actionable takeaways, underscored by events like Beef 2026 and farm-specific demonstrations. The show often highlights profitability through efficiency, sustainable practices, and adoption of proven systems, making it valuable for listeners seeking real-world farming improvements and policy context for beef ope... more

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1. David Argue
2. Niall Kerins
3. Ruth Fennell
4. James O'Sullivan
5. James Skehan
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8. Noel McSweeney

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