
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/
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 369 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

Teagasc specialist, James McDonnell, explains the key steps around planning the farm transfer, who should be involved and how transferring farm family clinics are a good place to start.
Transferring the family farm is so much more than just a simple... more
National Cattle Breeding Centre Beef Programme Manager, Rose Goulding, joins the Beef Edge to explain how important the right genetics are when selling weanlings. Plus she previews the upcoming Teagasc Mart events taking place across the country.
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Following on from the Tully ICBF Open Day, the ICBF’s Niall Kilrane joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge with an insight into their latest research findings in relation to beef farmers.
For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit th... more
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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Always very interesting and informative topics . Catherine Egan is an excellent presenter.
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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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Recent guests on The Beef Edge include:
1. James McDonnell
2. Rose Goulding
3. Niall Kilrane
4. David Argue
5. Niall Kerins
6. Ruth Fennell
7. James O'Sullivan
8. James Skehan
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