CALF producers are being urged to take advantage of a scheme which can be worth up to £32 per calf.
Portree-based SAC consultant Janette Sutherland has reminded producers they have until Tuesday May 31 this year to sign up for the Scottish Government’s Beef Efficiency Scheme, whether they plan to begin in 2016 or 2017. She said: ‘It is worth approximately £32 a calf for three of the five years of the programme so even if they feel it is too late to get organised this year, but are thinking of taking part next season, they must still register by May 31.’
The Beef Efficiency Scheme is open to all calf producers. There are four tasks required of those taking part.