2025 Beef Calving Statistics Highlight Suckler Herd’s Fertility Performance
Suckler herds signed up to the HerdPlus service recently received their 2025 Beef Calving Statistics report. This report gives a comprehensive…
How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer
Joseph McCrohan, based in Reenard near Caherciveen in Co. Kerry, operates a 20-cow suckler herd made up of Limousin, Saler, and…
From Birth to Breeding: County Clare Suckler Herd Embraces DNA Technology
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) was introduced in 2023 with the goal of being the first step on the road to…
SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme
ICBF has reopened applications for the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for new herds. This will allow an additional one hundred thousand…
Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2024
Weighing is a core action under the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), making up to 20% of the yearly payment.…
Weighing your animals for SCEP in 5 simple steps
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…)
Check your SCEP Eligibility Profile!
Herds participating in SCEP can use the SCEP eligibility screen to check their current status as regards their 4/5 star female…
Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) Frequently Asked Questions
ICBF in collaboration with DAFM and Bord Bia have conducted a number of information sessions around the country to present and…