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...
ACRES
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...
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Watch: Tyrone farmer maximises slurry value with Digest-it
Tynan Roulston, a seventh-generation farmer, farming over 270ac outside Strabane in Co. Tyrone has been discussing the benefits of Digest-it,...
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...
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...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for 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...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Online facility for declaring LESS action now open
The online facility for the annual declaration of low emission slurry spreading (LESS) under the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme...
CAP / Schemes
Senator: Farmer's pension 'reviewed' following €5,000 ACRES payment
A farmer’s pension reduced by “nearly €50”  after an Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) payment of €5,000 was lodged in...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM clarifies eligibility criteria for rare breeds in ACRES
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has moved to clarify eligibility requirements under the conservation of rare...
CAP / Schemes
Call for 'full tax exemptions' on environmental schemes in budget
The government is being called on to provide “full tax exemptions” in Budget 2025 for all payments farmers receive under...
CAP / Schemes
Minister: Advance ACRES payments to be made by 'end of November'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that his department is ” on track to make advance payments...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
CAP / Schemes
Calls for stakeholder 'roundtable' to address ACRES problems
A farm organisation has called on “roundtable” discussions to take place among stakeholders to address issue plaguing the Agri Climate...
CAP / Schemes
'Words not enough' from MEPs on future of agriculture - Flanagan
Irish MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has said that “words are not enough” from his European Parliament colleagues on the future...
CAP / Schemes
Applications for ACRES rare breeds action now available online
The conservation of rare breeds action under the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) can now be applied for online. There...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Call for clarity on landscape actions on commonages
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been called on to provide clarity on landscape action (LA) options...