Farmers reminded of approaching closing date for suckler scheme

Suckler farmers should ensure they get their applications in before the closing date of May 22.

Mr Golden said while the targets in the scheme are challenging, there is a good level of flexibility each year to ensure they can be met.

Farmers are being reminded of the approaching closing date for the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme. 

Irish Farmers' Association livestock chairman Brendan Golden said this is a "very important" scheme for suckler farmers, returning €150 on the first 22 cows and €120 on all remaining cows in the herd.