Farmers get advice on beef policy

THE impact of the radical changes in EU beef policy on farmers will be top of the agenda at seven special regional beef meetings being run by Teagasc and Bord Bia between October 26 and November 3.

The policy changes are due to take effect in January 2005.

The conferences will advise farmers on maximising income from beef and will also feature expert information from Bord Bia and leading beef processors on market outlets and on short and medium-term prospects for Irish beef exports.