The objective of the National Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme is to increase the economic and environmental efficiency of the beef from the dairy herd, and to facilitate the integration of the dairy and beef sectors by providing support for farmers who are rearing progeny from the dairy herd.
A minimum of 5 eligible calves must be weighed and weights submitted the ICBF. Calves must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of weighing and all weights should be submitted within 7 days of weighing.
Applications for the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme can only be submitted using the Department’s online facility through www.agfood.ie.
Application closing date is 23.59pm on the 2nd May 2023.
Full details of the requirements are set out in the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Terms and Conditions.