29 Jan 2020 --- A new trans-European beef network, called BovINE, aimed at addressing the sector’s sustainability challenges has been launched by Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Teagasc, in conjunction with EU research and farming partners. Teagasc was granted €2 million (US$2.2 million) by the EU to develop this project, which will be shared with 17 EU partners. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks to Maeve Henchion, Head of Department of Agrifood Business and Spatial Analysis of Teagasc, to discuss the knowledge exchange between scientific and farming communities at an international level.