DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is reminding farm businesses that time is running out to opt into the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme to receive payment for eligible animals slaughtered in 2024. If a farm business opts in and does not meet the eligibility conditions or have any eligible animals in that scheme year, no penalties will apply. “I am calling on farm businesses which have yet to opt into the Scheme, to do so by 31 December, to ensure payment for eligible animals slaughtered in 2024.