Beef Gene Ireland Launch – Autumn 2023
The suckler beef Gene Ireland panel for Autumn 2023 is being launched this week and we are delighted to provide our…
60% of SCEP Herds Meeting Weighing Requirement
Weighing is a core action under the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), making up to 20% of the yearly payment.…
Beef Sector Efficiency Programmes Time Running Out to Record Weights
The Beef Sector Efficiency Programmes include the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers (BEEP-S) and the Dairy Beef Calf Programme. The closing date for completion of the weighing is fast approaching in both schemes as 5:30 on Tuesday November 1st is the deadline for having weights recorded onto the ICBF database. (more…)
Under 7 weeks Remaining in the BEEP-S & Dairy Beef Calf Programme
The deadline for weighing animals as part of the BEEP-S and the Dairy Beef Calf Programme is fast approaching. Animals in both Beef Sector Efficiency Programmes must be weighed before November 1st. The weight data recorded should be submitted to the ICBF database within 7 days of the weighing event. (more…)
ICBF hits 3 million weight recording milestone.
With the introduction of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme (BEEP) in 2019 and the Dairy Beef Calf Programme in 2021, over 3 million valid cow and calf weights have been recorded. (more…)
Over 170,000 animals weighed to date for BEEP-S 2022
Currently in its The BEEP-S scheme is in its 4th year and it is responsible for the largest on-farm weighing campaign…
Beef 2022 Open Day at Teagasc Grange
ICBF were well represented at the recent Teagasc event #BEEF2022 which was held on Tuesday 5th July at the Grange Research farm in Co Meath. (more…)
BEEP-S & Dairy Beef Application Deadline Looming
The deadline to apply for the Beef Sector Efficiency Programme is Monday the 25th of April. Applications must be completed online through the Department of Agriculture www.agfood.ie website, applications can be completed by the farmer or their advisor. (more…)
FAQs Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers (BEEP-S) and Dairy Beef Calf Programmme
The following are some FAQ’s associated with Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers (BEEP-S) and Dairy Beef Calf Programmme for 2022 (more…)