Agri Politics
Watch: On the Record - 'ACRES is too complex' - Heydon
The new Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has said it is “not acceptable” to him...
ACRES
CAP / Schemes
Department called on to follow through on ACRES payment run
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been called on to follow through on a commitment to begin...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Beef News
Reminder: Are your soil sample results 'out of date'?
Many farmers attending a recent farm walk in Co. Wicklow were surprised to hear that their soil sample results may...
Environment
ICMSA calls on DAFM to prioritise ACRES balancing payments
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for 2023 Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) balancing payments to be...
Environment
McConalogue commends ACRES participants for work on climate
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has commended farmers across Ireland for their efforts to protect water...
CAP / Schemes
Over €172m in ACRES advance payments issued in recent weeks
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Monday, December 23) announced that over €172 million in...
Agri Politics
Farmer frustration raised during ACRES review meeting
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has acknowledged the significant level of frustration among farmers over the...
Agri-Business
Over 4,100 successful applications for ACRES NPIs
More than 34,000 environmental actions have been approved under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: Overdue ACRES payments must be issued 'immediately'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) payments which are “already overdue”...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: DAFM called on to 'devote whatever resources necessary'
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been called on to “devote whatever resources are necessary” to...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM: Over 4,800 farmers apply for ACRES NPIs
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that just over 4,800 farmers have applied for Agri-Climate...
CAP / Schemes
What were the most popular ACRES NPIs in 2023?
Farmers are still awaiting approval for non-productive investments (NPIs) applied for in late 2023 under the Agri Climate Rural Environment...
Agri Politics
New government urged to prioritise derogation, CAP and ACRES
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) General Election 2024 manifesto has called on the next government to prioritise the competitiveness of...
Agri Politics
ACRES review must examine 'every facet' of scheme - ICMSA
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the decision to carry out a review of the Agri-Climate Rural...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri Politics
Call for 'active engagement' with key stakeholders in ACRES review
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has said that a review of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM extends ACRES NPI deadline after technical issues
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has extended the deadline for Non-Productive Investments (NPIs) under the Agri-Climate...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES review to take place in coming months
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has today (Wednesday, October 30) announced that a review of the...
CAP / Schemes
Some ACRES balancing payments delayed until 2025 - farm org
Some farmers that are awaiting balancing payment for year one of the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) will have...