A ”Dairy Calf to Beef” Demonstration Farm Open Day is on in Tipperary later.
The farm in Ballyvadin in Fethard is a joint initiative between Dawn Meats, Shinagh Estates and Teagasc.
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It was established to demonstrate best practice in breeding, rearing and finishing dairy-beef animals and today event will show how closer working relationships between dairy and beef farmers can benefit all.
They’ll be discussing everything from Farm System & Economics, genetics and nutrition, Calf sourcing and sire selection, to Grass management for herd performance.