Michael biggins

Call for all ACRES applicants to be accommodated in tranche 2

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Call for all ACRES applicants to be accommodated in tranche 2

The IFA has said that all farmers who apply for tranche 2 of the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) must be accommodated.

ACRES: 4,000 places in tranche 2 'will fall far short of demand'

Environment

about 2 years ago

ACRES: 4,000 places in tranche 2 'will fall far short of demand'

The IFA has warned that the 4,000 places that are available in tranche 2 of ACRES will "fall far short of expected demand".

Future liming budget must reflect 'enormous' farmer interest

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Future liming budget must reflect 'enormous' farmer interest

The IFA has said that future government funding towards the cost of liming must mirror the level of interest from farmers.

Concerns raised about payment gaps between GLAS and ACRES

Agri Politics

about 3 years ago

Concerns raised about payment gaps between GLAS and ACRES

The IFA rural development chairperson Michael Biggins has raised concerns about farmer incomes if there is a payment gap...