Carefully planned food output expansion can be achieved with minimal environmental impact, according to beef sector leaders from the US and Brazil, a country which has quadrupled its beef exports in the past 10 years.

Agri-food leaders will gain insights into sustainable food growth from international guests at next week’s Agricultural Science Association conference.

Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance will be a special match observer during the upcoming Seve Trophy contest between teams representing Great Britain and Ireland and Continental Europe at Druids Glen, Co Wicklow, April 19-21.