Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine recently made a pivotal announcement impacting the National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme. This scheme, which supports dairy farmers by providing payments for weighing calves, has undergone a change in its payment criteria.

Due to budget constraints, the Department has reduced the maximum number of calves eligible for payment from 50 to 31. This decision reflects the Department's efforts to manage financial resources while continuing to support the dairy industry in Ireland.

Modified: 2025/11/25

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