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European Beef

Beef Production in Ireland

pasture
6.9 Millions ha

Ireland Area

agriculture
64%

Dedicated to Agriculture

beef
81%

Of agricultural land devoted to pasture hay, or silage

High Quality Grass

High Quality Grass

High Quality Grass

Ireland also has one of the longest grass growing seasons in the northern hemisphere. The advantage of a long grass growing season is bestowed on the country by virtue of its island location on the western edge of Europe, with a temperate climate, plentiful rainfall and rich, deep soils.

A natural supply of water from the rain and ground provides sufficient water for agricultural purposes, therefore there is no need to irrigate the land. Ireland gets an average of 1,750–2,400mm of rainfall per year, ensuring optimum grass growth from February to November that will meet beef herd requirements.

Ideal Agricultural Conditions

Ideal Agricultural Conditions

 The mild climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean which prevents extremes of temperature means animals can graze outdoors for large parts of the year. Hills and mountains, many of which are near the coasts, provide shelter from strong winds and from the direct oceanic influence. Ireland also boasts the advantage of fresh clean air as PM 10 levels are the

These ideal agricultural conditions result in cows in Ireland spending, on average, 240 days each year on pasture, with 95% of their diet consisting of grass. 

Ideal Agricultural Conditions