Funding Breakdown for new flocks joining the Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme in 2024
NEW flocks - Tier 1 & Tier 2
Element of programme | When will this happen? | Funding covered by FC | Funding required by farmer |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial tissue sampling nucleus ewes | Autumn 2024 | 100% | 0% |
Initial tissue sampling nucleus sires | Autumn 2024 | 100% | 0% |
Tissue sampling lambs after lambing (2025 lamb crop) | Spring 2025 | 50% | 50% (approx £8/lamb)
|
Signet costs | n/a | 100% | 0% |
Backfat scanning lambs (2025) | Autumn 2025 | 100% | 0% |
Tissue sampling and backfat scanning will be carried out by Innovis Technicians who will visit your farm. 50% for tissue sampling lambs will be payable by you upon receiving the invoice directly from Innovis.