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Farmers account for 79% of 6,586ha planting licenses approved under current and carryover of previous forestry programmes.
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We break down all the main stories and issues in the farming sector this year from the ACRES scheme to Zwartbles sheep sales.
From weather woes to (more) ACRES issues, straw scheme scandals, election fever and co-op changes, Anne O’Donoghue brings you 2024’s top news headlines.
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The work carried out by farmers as part of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme will have 'long-term benefits for all of us', the minister says.
Farmers in the west have claimed that the construction of greenways through SAC lands has resulted in their ACRES payments being hit.
There are some rules to remember when it comes to grazing catch crops planted under ACRES. These crops can only be lightly grazed.
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The payment brings total funds paid to 39,836 tranche one and tranche two participants to €172m, with approximately 14,700 farmers yet to receive payment.
The Department ACRES unit contacted advisers to stress that ACRES participants who have received approval must adhere to revised specifications when completing investments.
There are jobs to be done on farms and crops need to be kept an eye on, but it is important to take a break.
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Participants will be paid on their ACRES actions excluding the rare breeds payment for 2023, with this payment then included with the 2024 balancing payments in quarter two of 2025.
