€120-142.50/ha in BDGP suckler scheme

The Beef Data and Genomics Programme has been introduced on a per hectare basis, with applicants entitled to claim for hectares equal to the number of calved cows on the holding in 2014 divided by a standard stocking rate of 1.5, and limited to the eligible forage land declared on the 2014 SPS application.

Farmers have to commit to staying in the programme for six years, and must use bulls and heifers rated four or five stars for genetic merit.

Completed application forms will only be accepted up to May 29.