Teagasc Beef2022 Open Day has been launched. Supported by FBD Trust, the event is planned for Tuesday, 5 July, 2022. The official launch took place at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, County Meath, on Monday, 23 May.
The theme of this year’s event is ‘Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming’, where all aspects of sustainability – economic, social and environmental, will be addressed.
With the current economic climate in mind, Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O’ Mara said; “There are significant challenges in relation to overall profitability, market disturbances, CAP reform, climate change policy and input price rises, however, the market for grass-fed beef as a high quality, sustainable human food protein source is strong.”
Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise leader, Teagasc Grange, commented, “The focus of the BEEF2022 Open Day will be on the application of technologies that will help beef farmers increase the profitability and environmental sustainability of their family farm businesses. Technologies in relation to grazing management, animal nutrition, beef genetics, reproductive management, animal health and farm planning will be essential to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of the Irish beef sector.”
Michael Berkery, on behalf of FBD, added; “Research and education are the lifeblood of the modern and progressive farming sector we have in Ireland today. The flow of research-backed knowledge, and new technologies onto family farms, is critical to enhancing the sustainability of the beef sector. As Ireland’s leading farm insurer, FBD are proud to support the Teagasc Beef2022 Open Day in Grange.”
Head of the Teagasc Drystock Knowledge Transfer Department, Pearse Kelly said; “A key concern at present is the historically high input prices that have impacted on production costs for beef farms. The implications of these price rises, and strategies to mitigate their impacts on farm profitability, will be discussed in detail and highlighted at our open day on 5 July.”
The format of the day will consist of four main stands which will address the key issues facing beef farmers, followed by Technology Villages which will provide detailed information on latest research and management practices for efficient beef production systems.