Farming for Nature
Get your hands on the new ‘Farming for Nature Handbook’ published by Burrenbeo Trust.
McConalogue announces re-opening of ACRES Training Scheme
Farmer training for ACRES Tranche 2 participants launched.
Farmer Information Evenings starting Sept 17th
Farmer Information Events for September and October 2024.
UR-WAN - Understanding Rural - Women in Agriculture Needs
On August 20th and 21st 2024 we invite you to join the ACRES Donegal team as we explore the important role women play in farming in Co. Donegal and discuss how we can improve women’s visibility in the sector.
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.