BEEF EXPO, a major International Show of all pedigree beef cattle breeds in Ireland will be held on October 10, at Cillin Hill Mart, Kilkenny.

THE export of Irish beef to Indonesia, which was worth almost €30 million when the market was closed nine years ago, could be resumed shortly.

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has signed a memo of understanding with China with regard to the export of bovine semen from Ireland.

FARMERS could save €8 million a year as a result of the cattle age for BSE testing increasing from 30 to 48 months.

THE first major world conference on Irish beef cattle breeds is set for Kilkenny on October 12th, writes Ray Ryan.