Organisation: BDGP

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The next phase of the Beef Data and Genomics Programme will bring to 12.4% the reduction of greenhouse gases from the herd, predicts Agriculture Minister <span class="contextmenu person">Charlie McConalogue.</span>
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Genomics lowered suckler emissions by 5.4%

Scope for further progress was revealed by research which conclusively showed some beef cattle could produce up to 30% less methane emissions, on average, for the same level of productivity

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Penalties mount as BDGP hurdles get higher

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Q&A: Expanded BEEP will pay up to €90 per cow-calf pair

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Losing beef farms could bring unintended consequences

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Q & A: Discussion groups offer a platform for real progress

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New BDGP needed quickly as beef sector faces into Brexit

Farming poll 2018: Results are finger on the pulse of the beef sector

With the beef sector and the suckler sub-sector struggling, Daniel Hession goes through our poll results to discern farmer thinking on the road ahead for Ireland’s quality beef production.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2018

BDGP star rating movements as expected

ICBF says BDGP is excellent success for beef farmers

Fri, 29 Jun, 2018

‘Prize bulls fit for slaughter, not for breeding’

Male fertility in the cattle herd has been ignored, warns Doreen Corridan of the Munster Cattle Breeding Group.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2018

Beef production plan for year ahead

As this is the last article of 2017 I would like to wish all readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2018, writes Brian Reidy.

Fri, 22 Dec, 2017

Today's the last day for chemical N, P

Ensure all re-seeding is completed by September 14, because using chemical N or P with the grass seed after this date could incur a penalty under Cross Compliance.

Fri, 15 Sep, 2017

BVD and BDGP calf tissue tagging ruled out

Efforts to move to two tissue tags instead of a conventional tag and a tissue tag have failed.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2017

Stephen Cadogan: Only 66% response to sheep scheme opportunity

The new €10 per ewe sheep welfare scheme has been heralded as a unique opportunity for sheep farmers, but it looks like only about two out of three will participate.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2017

Half of our beef comes from farms earning €12,660 on average

Teagasc 2025 Road Map predicts suckler cow decline due mainly to CAP reform and effects of Brexit

Thu, 12 Jan, 2017

Beef Data and Genomics Programme cheques in December

Participants in the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) should submit all data and genotype samples by December 7 in order to receive payment under the scheme in mid-December.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

33 marts have display boards for Euro-Star and EBI figures

Of current BDGP/HerdPlus member herds, 44% of animals’ details are being displayed on these new boards at 33 marts.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Stephen Cadogan: Government reiterates commitments to rural Ireland

It was unusual that Agriculture Minister Michael Creed’s main measure in the Budget to address pressures on farm incomes was a loan scheme.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2016

Teagasc advice: Avoiding poaching is high on October checklist

At this time of year, adopt a flexible approach to grazing, spreading stock thinly across the whole farm.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2016

Ireland’s first genomic beef proofs

For the first time ever in Ireland, genomic proofs are now included in beef genetic indexes.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016

Q&A: Deadline approaching for beef scheme participants

Q&A: Minister Michael Creed

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

The future of your suckler herd

Replacement heifer rearing is an important component of suckler farm management.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

Carbon Navigator to be annual task in Beef Data and Genomics Programme

Ireland is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20% by 2020.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2016

BDGP: genotypes delayed until August

The results of animals genotyped under the Beef Data and Genomics Programme will not be available until after the next Euro-Star evaluation run in August. 

Thu, 05 May, 2016