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Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme

To avail of the payment, herds must meet a reducing calving interval while the age at first calving for heifers will reduce to 30 months of age in year three of the scheme.

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026
Tight rein needed on breeding in NI suckler scheme
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