€4m dairy beef weighing measure to pay €20 per eligible calf

To qualify for payment, liveweight data must be submitted for a minimum of five calves in a herd and for a maximum of 50. All calves must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of weighing

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon said the scheme would encourage 'greater integration' of the dairy and beef sectors. 

A new scheme has been launched to support farmers rearing progeny from the dairy herd.

Announcing the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme, agriculture minister Martin Heydon said he hoped it would encourage "greater integration" of the dairy and beef sectors.