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Farmers 'fed up' with ACRES scheme

Rachel Donovan has spoken to a couple of indignant farmers who are still waiting on an ACRES payment.

NEWS 1 May 2025

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Over 8,500 ACRES farmers still waiting for payment

Over 8,500 ACRES farmers still waiting for payment

NEWS 16 April 2025

Minister rules out interim ACRES payment

Minister rules out interim ACRES payment

SCHEMES 12 March 2025

€21.9m paid to 5,143 more ACRES participants

€21.9m paid to 5,143 more ACRES participants

€21.9m paid to 5,143 more ACRES participants

SCHEMES 23 December 2024

ACRES rare breed applicants to receive swifter payment

ACRES rare breed applicants to receive swifter payment

ACRES rare breed applicants to receive swifter payment

SCHEMES 13 December 2024

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€150m paid to 34,673 farmers in ACRES

€150m paid to 34,673 farmers in ACRES

The payments include €123.7m paid to 28,294 tranche one participants and €26.5m paid to 6,379 tranche two participants.

NEWS 1 January 1970

€43m paid to 4,180 farmers in Organic Farming Scheme

€43m paid to 4,180 farmers in Organic Farming Scheme

There have also been payments in the Sheep Improvement and Tillage Incentive schemes, while ACRES money started to reach some farmers’ bank accounts.

SCHEMES 1 January 1970

SCEP training and ACRES rare breeds deadlines

SCEP training and ACRES rare breeds deadlines

Mandatory SCEP training and a declaration of rare breeds numbers under ACRES must be completed by 15 November 2024.

SCHEMES 1 January 1970

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