Teagasc announces establishment of suckler beef demonstration farm

TEAGASC has announced the setting up of a new suckler beef demonstration research farm at its centre in Grange, Co Meath.

It is a “stand-alone” 120 cow spring-calving suckler unit, and is being established to demonstrate the most innovative technologies in beef production to improve productivity and profit levels on Irish farms.

The main aim of the new initiative is to transfer knowledge out onto a greater number of beef farms. Teagasc director Professor Gerry Boyle said transferring knowledge to farmers and other stakeholders is one of the highest priorities for the organisation.