Further details of new agri-environment scheme announced

The Department of Agriculture is working towards the commencement of ACRES contracts from January 1, 2023.

The new national agri-environment scheme will be known as the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES).

The new national agri-environment scheme will be known as the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES).

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has today made the name announcement for the €1.5bn agri-environment scheme which is proposed as part of Ireland’s draft Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan.