The Beef Data & Genomics Programme (BDGP) was introduced in 2015 to build on and expand breeding data gathered under the Beef Data Programme (2013 & 2014) and Beef Genomics Scheme (2014).
Under the Terms and Conditions of the BDGP participants are required to submit data and take genomic samples from a prescribed number of animals. Where all of the data and/or genomic samples were not received, a reduction was applied to the participant's payment. With regard to 2016 scheme year payment a reduction was also applied where the training course was not attended or the carbon navigator not completed within the specified timeframes.
Deductions of €760,551.06 have been made from payments amounting to €44m in respect of the 2015 Programme year and €608,541.68 from payments of €42m for the 2016 Programme year.
Payments for the 2017 Programme year are scheduled to commence in December 2017.