Beef-schemes deadline extended to April 17

Farmers have been given until Thursday, April 17, to submit applications to the 2014 Beef Genomics Scheme and Beef Data Programmes.

“I have decided to extend the closing date in order to give farmers additional time to complete and return the application forms,” said Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

There is a combined application form: farmers have the option to use the one form to apply for one or both measures. If they wish to apply for the Beef Genomics Scheme, they must also apply for the Beef Data Programme. Those only applying for the Beef Data Programme may do so using this form.