17,000 farmers in Sheep Improvement Scheme to receive balancing payments
The Sheep Improvement Scheme was introduced to enhance animal health and welfare in the sheep sector. The scheme provides financial support to farmers for taking extra steps to improve the welfare of their flock.
Balancing payments are being made to all eligible farmers under year one of the Sheep Improvement Scheme.
The rollout of these 15% balancing payments brings the total amount paid to over 17,020 farmers under the scheme for 2023 to €21.33m.
