Non-Productive Investments list released
For more information, see the full list of NPIs and payment rates
Scorecards available for download
Over June/July/August, farm advisors and the ACRES Co-operation teams will be out scoring parcels all over Ireland.
ACRES Information Evenings in November
Information evenings for farmers and landowners will take place across 5 locations in Donegal between Nov 2nd and Nov 10th.
ACRES Advisor Webinar
Farm advisors invited to attend the ACRES Donegal webinar providing more detail on the programme which starts in January 2023.
DAFM release latest Draft Specifications for ACRES
DAFM release the latest versions of the ACRES specifications for Tranche 1 and Terms & Conditions.
Agri-environment scheme will include financial support to protect watercourses
Protection of water quality from nutrient, sediment and pesticide losses, and achieving ‘good status’ for all waters in Ireland, are key national goals of ACRES programme
Payment rates set by the Department
Under the new Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), farmers can expect payment rates of over €1,000/ha for some general actions, according to Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) documents.
Farm Sustainability Plan launch paves way for ACRE scheme applications
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalgue has announced the opening of the Department’s Farm Sustainability Plan (FSP) paving the way for Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) advisors to commence their development of farm plans and prepare for applications to the scheme later in the year.