Applications for BEAM Reference Period close on Monday

Farmers urged to use flexibility offered to their advantage

The closing date for applications under the BEAM Reference Period close next Monday. File Picture. 

Farmers are being reminded that the closing date for applications under the new reference period to meet the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) 5% reduction is on Monday, June 21 next.

Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Livestock Chairman, Brendan Golden said all farmers in the scheme should apply for the extension to maintain maximum flexibility in meeting the scheme conditions.