Tipp farm event on Wednesday
Beef farmers, don’t miss this free opportunity to gain insights and strategies to enhance your operations. Irish Hereford Prime, in association with ABP, is hosting an informative evening tailored for beef farmers looking to enhance their operations and maximise returns on Wednesday, January 29, from 7.30pm at the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Tipperary.
With evolving market demands and advancements in farming practices, this evening is designed to equip beef farmers with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in 2025 and beyond.
This event is bringing together voices from the agri-cultural sector, with expert speakers and a panel dis-cussion focusing on key topics critical to modern beef farming including genetic advancements, veterinary health, market trends, and funding opportunities.
Speaker Line-Up:
•Stephen Connolly – Agri Sustainability Manager, ABP
•Dwayne Stanley – Irish Hereford Prime Member & Beef Farmer
•Eamon Ryan – Brittas Ormonde Veterinary, Thurles
•Teagasc - Local Authority Waters Programme - Water EIP
•Joe Burke – Senior Manager for Meat & Live-stock, Bord Bia
Discover the latest updates from the ABP demo farm, with a focus on genetic gains and the performance of the Hereford sires trialled. This session will highlight the critical role of genetics in achieving sustainable, profitable beef production. Gain practical veterinary and health tips that can be implemented immediately on your farm. Discussions will also address the up-coming changes to veterinary medicines legislation and explain what they mean for your daily operations and compliance.
Find out if your farm is eligible for Water Environ-mental Innovation Partnership (EIP) funding. Learn how these grants can support you in improving sus-tainability and efficiency on your farm. A working ex-ample of what this process entails will be explained with practical applications by guest panellist farmer Dwayne Stanley.
Get an expert analysis on the outlook for the beef market, including future trends and opportunities, to help you make informed decisions and plan ahead with confidence. Joe Burke Senior Manager for Meat & Livestock, Bord Bia believes, "the market outlook for Irish beef appears positive for the year ahead, on account of robust consumer demand and tighter supplies of prime cattle anticipated in the UK and EU markets”.
Stay informed about the latest Irish Hereford Prime Producer Group initiatives, designed to add value and support to members. Chair of Irish Hereford Prime, Niall O’Mahony commented: "As a beef pro-ducer group, over the last number of years we've worked hard on trying to improve the lot for our members, the event on January 29 promises to give them some key insights into what is possible on their farm.”
Speaking in relation to this event Stephen Connelly, Agri Sustainability Manager, ABP, added: “ABP have a strong relationship with Irish Hereford Prime dating back since the Producer Groups establishment in 1997. We are delighted to support this Irish Hereford Prime event, and we encourage any farmer interested in rearing calves in 2025 to come along and meet the Advantage Beef team on the night and to learn all the key elements of the production system that will ensure a successful and profitable calf to beef enterprise.”
Along with boasting high calibre expert speakers, this event also has a host of other exciting extras includ-ing a one-time offer of 60% discounted Irish Hereford Prime Lifetime membership for only €50, spot prizes and mouth-watering refreshments.
Spot Prizes Include:
•Two Hereford cross calves
•Free AI straws from Dovea Genetics bulls in our beef sustainability program
•Calf rearing bundle
•Irish Hereford Prime jackets
•Irish Hereford Prime Beef Box
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to connect with experts, gain insights, and position your farm for success. Seats are limited, so register now at https://www.irishherefordprime.com/horse-jockey-2025 to secure your spot and take the next step towards maximising your beef gains.