The Beef Brief

The Beef Brief
Podcast Description
In this limited podcast series produced by Agriland, technical beef journalist Breifne O’Brien travels around the country talking to beef farmers about the challenges they currently face and how they run their farm.
The Beef Brief goes behind the scenes to find out what works for beef farmers and what makes the difference.
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The podcast focuses on the challenges and best practices within the beef farming sector, with episodes covering topics such as store to beef enterprises, pedigree cattle breeding, family-run butcher experiences, and sustainable farming practices, like Sam Hill's award-winning methods. Each episode highlights real-life stories and insights from farmers.

In this limited podcast series produced by Agriland, technical beef journalist Breifne O’Brien travels around the country talking to beef farmers about the challenges they currently face and how they run their farm.
The Beef Brief goes behind the scenes to find out what works for beef farmers and what makes the difference.
In a very special edition of The Beef Brief podcast live from the National Ploughing Championships 2025, Breifne O’Brien was joined on stage in Screggan, Co Offaly by one of Ireland’s leading female butchers Ciara Flavin and beef farmer John Smyth.

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