Cultivate Blog June 7th

SCEP numbers

20,524 farmers have applied to the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP).

This equates to 4,000 extra applicants for the new scheme compared to the previous equivalent scheme, the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) last year.

Tips for grazing during warm weather

With the current warm weather set to continue, Kieran Mailey writing in the Irish Farmers Journal has advice for grazing during warm weather

👉Water consumption will increase in hot weather so make sure water troughs are fit for purpose and cattle have access to enough water
👉If possible, graze paddocks with trees or hedgerows to provide shade during warm spells to help avoid heat stress in young calves that struggle to regulate body temperature

👉Be mindful of fly activity, maiden and in-calf heifers may benefit fly prevention

👉Avoid fertiliser application as there is no rain forecast in the next few days and without moisture will have little impact on grass growth

👉It is also advised to avoid topping, with longer dry spells regrowth after topping will be slow and could cause a grazing shortage

New tagging scheme

A first of its kind genotype cattle tagging scheme will open for farmer applications later this month.

The five-year scheme will target 800,000 cattle in year one, all calves born to genotyped cows will need to be genotype-tagged in the four years that follow. Taking part in the scheme will cost €480 for a 20-cow suckler herd and €2,160 for a 90-cow dairy herd over the course of the scheme.

f you are a farmer looking to develop your farm, contact us today on 046-9240299 and we can talk through your funding options over the phone or visit www.Kells Credit Union.ie for more information.

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