ACRES opens for applications

Farmers have until November 21 to submit their applications for the new €1.5bn scheme.

The maximum annual payment under 'ACRES General' is €7,311, while those signed up to 'ACRES Co-operation' could receive up to €10,500.

Farmers have until November 21 to submit their applications for the new €1.5bn ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme), which was formally opened on Wednesday.

It follows the opening of the system in September for advisers.