Processors, factory agents, dealers not eligible for €50m beef aid scheme

Details announced of €50m aid scheme to support up to 42,000 farmers

Payments will be based on the number of cattle sent for slaughter from February 1 to June 12, 2020, subject to a limit of 100 animals per herd. 

Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary has announced details of the Beef Finishers Payment, an Exchequer funded scheme of €50 million to support up to 42,000 farmers involved in beef finishing.

Payments will be based on the number of cattle sent for slaughter from February 1 to June 12, 2020, subject to a limit of 100 animals per herd.