Over 6,400 farmers, or approximately 38% of participants in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), have undertaken mandatory scheme training. Department of Agriculture figures show that 4,000 participants have fully completed their training online, with upwards of 2,400 actively completing training. Under the terms and conditions of the scheme, all farmers must complete training by the deadline of 15 November 2024. The rate of participation has increased significantly over the last fortnight. It is expected that the majority of participants will complete their training online, with a small percentage attending in-person training events, which will be announced in due course.