BEEP weight recording intensifies

The volume of weight records being submitted to the ICBF as part of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme (BEEP) has intensified in recent weeks. The ICBF reports in the region of 35,000 records being recorded weekly. Records have surpassed 320,000 animals, with at least another 100,000 expected before the 1 November deadline.

Farmers hiring a scales should make contact with one of the 75 providers nationwide, as demand is intensifying ahead of the deadline date. Farmers can also borrow scales to weigh animals. Cow and calf pairings must be weighed on the same day prior to weaning. Farmers will be paid €40 on each eligible cow-calf weight recorded.