€250,000 Breeders' Choice initiative to support best beef breeding

More than 60 agricultural shows to benefit this year, with pedigree as well as commercial heifers eligible for the classes

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said the investment represents his and the department’s commitment to the shows sector, the quality of breeding cattle and rural Ireland as a whole. File picture: Damien Storan

A new major multi-year investment in agricultural shows is aimed at promoting the best of beef breeding heifers.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced that €250,000 will be invested in the initiative over the next five years.