Farmers participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) need to be mindful of a number of important deadlines approaching quickly. Mandatory training must be completed by 15 November 2024. Failure to complete the training will result in removal from the scheme and the recoupment of payments already received. The Department of Agriculture reports that as of 18 October 2024, almost 8,800 participants have successfully completed training online, with a further 2,100 farmers currently progressing through the modules. In addition, approximately 700 farmers attended the recent in-person training events, meaning that almost 70% of all SCEP participants have already completed, or are in the process of completing the training.