CP Farmers and ACRES Donegal staff recently gathered in Cloghan for a peatland restoration training event, where participants completed practical training for their peatland restoration actions and saw a range of restoration measures demonstrated on the ground.

ACRES participants are advised of two important updates from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: the opening of the 2025 Conservation of Rare Breeds declaration portal and the deadline for submitting 2026 Non-Productive Investment (NPI) Annual Works Plans. Farmers and advisors should take note of the key dates and requirements outlined.

Read the latest news from the ACRES CP Team in Donegal.

Listen to Patsy McInaw from Mountcharles as he talks about the tradition of stone walls in Donegal

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The claim deadline for 2023 NPIs is 31st March 2026.

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Technical note for farmers in the ACRES Scheme

Rare breeds in Donegal

A key component of this programme is the implementation of Landscape Actions, which are targeted environmental measures designed to address specific ecological challenges.

Farmers can now apply for Non-Productive Investments (NPI) under the ACRES scheme. Find out what's eligible and how to apply before the deadline.

Check out the newsletter for ACRES participants issued by ACRES Donegal.