Schemes worth €45 million for cattle farmers announced 

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Schemes worth €45 million for cattle farmers announced 

In 2020, €40.46 million was paid out to 24,430 participants. Picture: David Morrison.  

Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 - 14:00
Stephen Cadogan

Schemes worth €45 million for cattle farmers were announced this week, with €40m for the 2021 BEEP (S) scheme, and €5m for a new Dairy Beef Calf scheme.

Farmers are to get a payment of €20 each for recording weights of up to 20 calves per herd, in the new Dairy Beef Calf scheme.

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