Nicky Byrne

Nicky Byrne: Nicky was elected to the IGA council for three years. He is a livestock systems research officer at Teagasc in Grange Dunsany, Co Meath. Nicky’s work focuses on grass-based dairy calf-to-beef production systems. Prior to this appointment at Grange, Nicky completed a PhD in grassland science at Teagasc Moorepark, Co Cork and also at Queens University Belfast. Nicky’s PhD focused on perennial ryegrass evaluation and the identification of grazing traits. Nicky’s research programme at Teagasc Grange and Johnstown Castle is focused on developing dairy-beef systems of reduced slaughter age, utilising animal genetics, nutrition and pasture type. The overall objective of this research programme is to develop more sustainable dairy and beef farm systems through economic efficiency and lessened environmental impact. Nicky also runs a suckler and store lamb operation on his home farm in Co. Galway.