The once-off scheme opened for applications on 18 August and farmers have until 9 September to apply. \ Donal O'Leary
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A total of 15,109 farmers have so far applied for support under the €50m Beef Finisher Payment.
Figures released by the Department of Agriculture to the Irish Farmers Journal show that 36% of the 42,000 farmers eligible for the payment have submitted an application.
The scheme will provide a payment of €100 per head for animals slaughtered between 1 February 2020 and 12 June 2020.
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It has been rolled out to support beef finishing farms severely affected by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Payment
Farmers can receive payment on a maximum of 100 animals and they must also be a member of Bord Bia’s quality assurance scheme or undertake to become a member before 30 September.
The once-off scheme opened for applications on 18 August and farmers have until 9 September to apply. Farmers should submit their application via www.agfood.ie.
The Department has said payments will be made in November 2020.
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A total of 15,109 farmers have so far applied for support under the €50m Beef Finisher Payment.
Figures released by the Department of Agriculture to the Irish Farmers Journal show that 36% of the 42,000 farmers eligible for the payment have submitted an application.
The scheme will provide a payment of €100 per head for animals slaughtered between 1 February 2020 and 12 June 2020.
It has been rolled out to support beef finishing farms severely affected by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Payment
Farmers can receive payment on a maximum of 100 animals and they must also be a member of Bord Bia’s quality assurance scheme or undertake to become a member before 30 September.
The once-off scheme opened for applications on 18 August and farmers have until 9 September to apply. Farmers should submit their application via www.agfood.ie.
The Department has said payments will be made in November 2020.
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