Beef Welfare Scheme to open in August

The scheme will consist of two measures aimed at improving on-farm efficiency: a mandatory meal-feeding action and an optional vaccination action

Margaret Donnelly

Details of the 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme will be announced by Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue today, with a maximum payment of up to €2,000 per farmer available.

The scheme, which was due to open this month, will now open to applicants in early August, and will have a budget of €20m.