Ireland: Minister Heydon Announces €4 Million Dairy Beef Weighing Measure
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, today announced the opening of the 2026 National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS).
Commenting on the opening of the measure, Minister Heydon said:
“Similar to its predecessors, this scheme is intended to offer diversification opportunities for dairy and beef farmers, enabling them to benefit from the growing importance of dairy-beef production. Calf-to-beef systems are specialised operations. This weighing action helps farmers with decision-making regarding their stock, while also providing more accurate data on herd performance...
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