From TB pressure to lost calves, yet doing things right still pays offImproving soil, growing and utilising more grass, making better use of nutrients and improving animal performance all pay off in the long run'Most of what we are being asked to do in terms of sustainability is really about improving efficiency, and efficiency is what keeps a beef system viable'. Photos: Ray Ryan/Hany MarzoukAonghusa Fahy Yesterday at 08:41“Is it actually worth it?” That was the question a neighbour put to me recently as we stood talking in the yard. He wasn’t being critical, just honest, and it’s a question I think a lot of beef farmers are quietly asking themselves at the moment.

Source: Irish Independent March 27, 2026 01:33 UTC