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Read more about the article See you at Tullamore Show!

See you at Tullamore Show!

  • Post published:30/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/SCEP/Updates

We are looking forward to attending Tullamore Show on Sunday 10th of August. You can find us in the Sustainable Livestock…

Continue ReadingSee you at Tullamore Show!
Read more about the article Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2025

Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2025

  • Post published:25/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/SCEP/Updates

Weighing is a core action under the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), making up to 20% of the yearly payment.…

Continue ReadingTime To Start Weighing for SCEP 2025
Read more about the article How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer

How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer

  • Post published:21/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/NGP/SCEP/Updates

Joseph McCrohan, based in Reenard near Caherciveen in Co. Kerry, operates a 20-cow suckler herd made up of Limousin, Saler, and…

Continue ReadingHow genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer
Read more about the article From Birth to Breeding: County Clare Suckler Herd Embraces DNA Technology

From Birth to Breeding: County Clare Suckler Herd Embraces DNA Technology

  • Post published:11/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/NGP/SCEP/Updates

The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) was introduced in 2023 with the goal of being the first step on the road to…

Continue ReadingFrom Birth to Breeding: County Clare Suckler Herd Embraces DNA Technology
Read more about the article SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme

SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme

  • Post published:06/08/2024
  • Post category:Beef/News/SCEP/Updates

ICBF has reopened applications for the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for new herds. This will allow an additional one hundred thousand…

Continue ReadingSCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme
Read more about the article Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2024

Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2024

  • Post published:02/08/2024
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/SCEP/Updates

Weighing is a core action under the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), making up to 20% of the yearly payment.…

Continue ReadingTime To Start Weighing for SCEP 2024
Read more about the article Weighing your animals for SCEP in 5 simple steps

Weighing your animals for SCEP in 5 simple steps

  • Post published:22/05/2024
  • Post category:Beef/News/SCEP/Updates

Over 20,000 farmers have applied for the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) scheme. We have put together a simple five step guide to make the weighing process as simple as possible. (more…)

Continue ReadingWeighing your animals for SCEP in 5 simple steps
Read more about the article In case you missed it: Beef Breeding Indexes Webinar

In case you missed it: Beef Breeding Indexes Webinar

  • Post published:08/11/2023
  • Post category:Beef/News/SCEP/Updates

A webinar was held on Thursday 2nd November in conjunction with Teagasc to explain the upcoming improvements that are being made…

Continue ReadingIn case you missed it: Beef Breeding Indexes Webinar
Read more about the article Check your SCEP Eligibility Profile!

Check your SCEP Eligibility Profile!

  • Post published:24/10/2023
  • Post category:Beef/News/SCEP/Updates

Herds participating in SCEP can use the SCEP eligibility screen to check their current status as regards their 4/5 star female…

Continue ReadingCheck your SCEP Eligibility Profile!
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