Beef Technology Adoption Programme

Kovu

Has anyone here joined the BTAP (Beef Technology Adoption Programme)?
I was just asked about it by my father today and he's debating applying for it. Leaving himself with plenty of time as usual:o

Other than the tasks that have to be carried out & going to the meeting, along with hosting one, are there any hidden costs or things that may catch us out?

blue5000

Hi Karen, have a look here, think it's the same thing.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056551581

Only catch AFAIK is there is a max of 1000e per farmer, 5m allocated to it but if more than 5000 farmers go for it then the 1000e will be smaller. My OH refers to these discussion group days as a 'jolly':D

Kovu

blue5000 wrote: »

Hi Karen, have a look here, think it's the same thing.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056551581

Only catch AFAIK is there is a max of 1000e per farmer, 5m allocated to it but if more than 5000 farmers go for it then the 1000e will be smaller. My OH refers to these discussion group days as a 'jolly':D

Thanks! Better get the auld specs back out when I missed that thread!:p

Buncha Fives

The programme is a good idea...you get 1000 euro p.a.but its not a case of getting 1000 for nothing, there are certain things you have to do to get the money and they will involve some cost and you will also have to pay Teagasc for facilitating your discussion group (probably 120-140euro pa.). There are 8 options you will have to do 2 of them each year and they will involve some cost.

The system is quite like REPS in theory, the 1000 euro is a kind of bait to encourage you to do things that will make your farm more efficient, so for example one of the options you can pick is to use top quality AI bulls...but this will involve expense but what it costs you in the short term will actually benefit your pocket in the long term because you will have superior stock etc.

reilig

Karen112 wrote: »

Has anyone here joined the BTAP (Beef Technology Adoption Programme)?
I was just asked about it by my father today and he's debating applying for it. Leaving himself with plenty of time as usual:o

Other than the tasks that have to be carried out & going to the meeting, along with hosting one, are there any hidden costs or things that may catch us out?

Today is the last day for applications through Teagasc in Mohill, so they told me. We have 2 herd numbers (one belongs to wife on an outfarm) and debated as to whether to sign up with both of them. We have signed up for both of them because the Mrs is interested in doing it. We are part of the existing discussion group with the main herd number. I was told that no new members will join this group. New members will instead be in a new group or groups and will have meetings at different times and locations to the old group. She has been advised not to pay to join Teagasc until she is sure that she has been accepted onto the programme You can nominate someone to attend the open days on your behalf if you cannot attend!

leg wax

reilig wrote: »

Today is the last day for applications through Teagasc in Mohill, so they told me. We have 2 herd numbers (one belongs to wife on an outfarm) and debated as to whether to sign up with both of them. We have signed up for both of them because the Mrs is interested in doing it. We are part of the existing discussion group with the main herd number. I was told that no new members will join this group. New members will instead be in a new group or groups and will have meetings at different times and locations to the old group. She has been advised not to pay to join Teagasc until she is sure that she has been accepted onto the programme You can nominate someone to attend the open days on your behalf if you cannot attend!

was just on to dungarvan and was told have form in for next wed.

Kovu

reilig wrote: »

Today is the last day for applications through Teagasc in Mohill, so they told me. We have 2 herd numbers (one belongs to wife on an outfarm) and debated as to whether to sign up with both of them. We have signed up for both of them because the Mrs is interested in doing it. We are part of the existing discussion group with the main herd number. I was told that no new members will join this group. New members will instead be in a new group or groups and will have meetings at different times and locations to the old group. She has been advised not to pay to join Teagasc until she is sure that she has been accepted onto the programme You can nominate someone to attend the open days on your behalf if you cannot attend!

leg wax wrote: »

was just on to dungarvan and was told have form in for next wed.

I was on to Tom in Mohill there now and he said Wednesday would do. I can attend the meetings in Mayo and split them with Dad attending back home.
Plus we already do the necessary two tasks- 5 star AI and herd register online. So need to make a decision quick!

reilig

Karen112 wrote: »

I was on to Tom in Mohill there now and he said Wednesday would do.

The fecker told me yesterday that today would be the last day he would take applications :rolleyes:

Kovu

reilig wrote: »

The fecker told me yesterday that today would be the last day he would take applications :rolleyes:

A womans touch!

Just realised what I said could be misconstrued.......:o

tanko

Karen112 wrote: »

I was on to Tom in Mohill there now and he said Wednesday would do. I can attend the meetings in Mayo and split them with Dad attending back home.
Plus we already do the necessary two tasks- 5 star AI and herd register online. So need to make a decision quick!

You can only use the online registering of calves in one of the three years. Doing a profit monitor is compulsory in one year. You can use the 5 star AI as an option for the three years. Weighing your calves in one year might be a good option for you.

Kovu

tanko wrote: »

You can only use the online registering of calves in one of the three years. Doing a profit monitor is compulsory in one year. You can use the 5 star AI as an option for the three years. Weighing your calves in one year might be a good option for you.

We do a few of the others too, herd profitability etc. I was only saying that we already do enough to qualify for the first year anyway. Am meeting the auld fella tomorrow to see what he thinks.....:rolleyes:

tanko

Yeah, you can do it for one year and quit if you dont like it and still keep the money from that year. If yourself or your father has the time to go to the meetings i think its worth joining.

redzerologhlen

Our planner's after calling to know if we want to join this. I reckon the boardsies should get the payment for free, sure tis basically the same as a discussion group!!

reilig

redzerologhlen wrote: »

Our planner's after calling to know if we want to join this. I reckon the boardsies should get the payment for free, sure tis basically the same as a discussion group!!

Does that mean that myself and Rovi get the facilitator's fees????