Warrendale Wagyu, in partnership with farmers across Ireland and the UK, is reshaping the agricultural landscape with its unique approach to Wagyu beef production.
Originating in Japan and renowned for its exquisite taste and marbling, Wagyu beef has gained popularity worldwide. Warrendale Wagyu’s integrated supply chain prioritises sustainability while delivering top-quality beef to consumers throughout Europe.
Collaborating with forward-thinking dairy farmers, Warrendale Wagyu Ireland focuses on crossbreeding full-blood Wagyu genetics from Munster Bovine to produce Wagyu dairy crosses.
Research has shown that Wagyu dairy crosses excel in various aspects, including easy calving, resilience to weather conditions, and exceptional eating quality.
Beef production
By partnering with calf rearing and finisher farms, Warrendale Wagyu ensures a market outlet for calves and consistently delivers high-quality carcasses to meet consumer demand.
The programme offers numerous benefits to farmers:
Breed Advantages: Wagyu crosses offer easy calving, hardiness in versatile weather conditions, excellent temperament for ease of management, and easy finishing progeny with outstanding eating quality.
System Features: With a guaranteed market outlet for Wagyu cross calves from the dairy herd, breeders receive €250 per Wagyu dairy cross calf, along with comprehensive bonus payments for finishers. The programme accommodates both steers and heifers and promotes high welfare standards and a low environmental footprint with its grass-based system.
Dedicated Support: An expert field team provides assistance across all aspects of production, ensuring farmers receive guidance and support.
Farmers interested in participating in the programme can reach out to Warrendale Wagyu’s team. With a focus on the dairy beef industry, the programme offers a structured approach to guarantee financial returns for farmers and a reliable market outlet for Wagyu dairy cross calves.
The programme’s payment structure includes €200 for each Wagyu dairy cross calf at four–weeks-of-age, with additional premium payments of up to €50 upon slaughter – total of €250 available to the calf producer).
There are also bonus payments available for finishers.
To qualify for the programme, programme approved full blood Wagyu genetics from Munster Bovine must be used within the dairy herd. Jersey genetics do not qualify for the programme.
Calves must be fully vaccinated, undergo BVD/DNA tag testing, and remain on the farm of birth for a minimum of four weeks.
Additionally, all members must adhere to Bord Bia’s Sustainable Beef & Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) for approval and compliance.
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland offers Irish dairy and beef farmers the opportunity for an alternative production system with a guaranteed and sustainable market outlet.
