The Nuffield Contemporary Scholars Conference will take place in Ireland for the first time next week in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, featuring leading agricultural experts.

Scholars from Brazil, India, China and America will attend. Co-ordinated by Cavan farmer Alo Mohan, the programme includes a day-long event in Ballyhaise Agricultural College and a visit to Country Crest facilities in north Dublin.

See www.farmersjournal.ie for regaular updates next week.