Profit From Production

Irish Farmers Journal Livestock Editor Justin McCarthy hits the road in a bid to help you improve your bottom line from beef and suckler farming.

The key areas covered include :

• Calving the Cow - getting your cow ready for calving and key tips to a successful season. (part 1)
• Beefing up Breeding - How to produce quality calves that will deliver top prices.(part 1 , part 2 , part 3)
• Grassland Management - How to attain high levels of gain from grass.(part 1, part 2)
• Buying and Selling - selecting the right animal and feeding it for profit.(part 1)
• Winter Finishing - Profitability of winter finishing and the selection of cattle for slaughter (part 1)
• Beef Processing and Packing - The difference between U and O grading carcase in the factory. (part 1)
• Financial Management, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance (part 1)
  
• Credits (part 1)