Cattle farmers face new challenges

CHALLENGES facing cattle farmers following Ireland’s first year with decoupling is top of the agenda at seven upcoming regional beef meetings being organised by Teagasc and Bord Bia.

The conferences are taking place at a critical time in beef farming with the change from the old direct premia system to the decoupled environment and the profitability of cattle systems without premium requiring detailed examination.

Farmers will have the opportunity at the conferences to get the best advice from Teagasc specialists on maximising income from beef and will also hear expert information from Bord Bia representatives and leading beef processors on market outlets and on short and medium-term prospects for Irish beef exports.