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Beef
SCEP mandatory online training launched
Darren Carty
In the region of 16,800 farmers participating in the scheme must complete the seven training modules by 15 November 2024, to remain in the programme.
30 April 2024 Schemes
ICSA calls for alternative SCEP training to be provided
The offering of online SCEP training has received a backlash from the ICSA. It described the move as "concerning" and said there is a "risk of excluding those who need the scheme the most".
29 April 2024 News
Mandatory online training for SCEP participants
The online training, which will take approximately three and a half hours, must be completed by 15 November 2024.
Top 10 tips for buying a new stock bull
Adam Woods takes a look at some tips to look at before purchasing a stock bull.
7 April 2024 Beef breeding
Beef breeding 2024 ready to roll
Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s special beef breeding focus ahead of the busy 2024 breeding season.
3 April 2024 Breeding & health
A new SCEP measure
A call from a concerned suckler farmer made The Dealer wonder if average daily gains are one of SCEP measures.
20 March 2024 Dealer
Farm Tech Talk: SCEP, entitlements and New Zealand
On this week’s show, we talk SCEP, trade for entitlements ahead of BISS deadline and we catch up with New Zealand dairy farmer Olin Greenan for an update on what’s happening there.
15 March 2024 News
Cattle farmer frustration hitting new highs
With weather, ACRES, and nitrates issues on top to the distrust of the revamped ICBF index, anger is being expressed at meetings across the country.
13 March 2024 Dealer
SCEP eligibility issues have been addressed - IFA
The IFA has said that SCEP no longer negatively impacts on suckler farmers and pedigree breeders and serves them “in a pragmatic way”.
12 March 2024 News
Solution found to SCEP stock bull issue
Farmers with pedigree bulls who have been locked out of the scheme as a result of the new beef indices will now be eligible for the scheme after a solution to the issue was agreed.
12 March 2024 News
Schemes payment update: BISS, eco, ANC, SCEP and tillage payments
SCEP payments totalling €4.95m accounted for the highest level of payments this week.
8 March 2024 News
Row over ICBF indices escalates
Adam Woods has the latest in the ICBF indices row, and the reaction from stakeholders.
6 March 2024 Markets