Farmers participating in the Beef Data and Genomics Programme have only a week left to submit records for the 2018 carbon navigator.

Those completing a hardcopy application have a shorter window when time for postage is taken into account. The online application can be completed up until midnight on 30 September.

There is only a handful of topics that information is required on and all relate to the 2018 calendar year. This includes turnout and housing dates, the volume of chemical and organic fertiliser applied and information relating to such, along with a record on the volume of concentrates fed.

Online portal

The online portal can be accessed under the “Services” section on a farmers ICBF login page. Select the Services dropdown from the menu and select the option Beef Data & Genomics. There you will see the 2018 tab at the bottom left of the screen.

ICBF wishes to remind farmers it is very important to click the save button on the bottom right of the screen. The BDGP helpline can be contacted on 023-883 2883 or email bdgp@icbf.com.

Username/password

If you are having challenges accessing the ICBF online portal, your username is your herd number or herd designator and your password is a minimum of six characters. If you cannot remember your password, there are three ways to get your password:

  • Text the word PASS to 089-457 7663 to receive your password. NOTE: Your mobile number needs to be stored on our database for this system to work.
  • Email support (query@icbf.com).
  • Call ICBF on 023-8820452 during office hours (9am – 5.30pm).