Trish Murphy 10/10/2022 Trish Murphy 10/10/2022

DAFM release latest Draft Specifications for ACRES

DAFM release the latest versions of the ACRES specifications for Tranche 1 and Terms & Conditions.

Inish Media 08/09/2022 Inish Media 08/09/2022

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

Inish Media 02/09/2022 Inish Media 02/09/2022

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.

Inish Media 19/08/2022 Inish Media 19/08/2022

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.