Minister insists ACRES resources are adequate
Some TDs alleged there is a shortage of agri-consultants and lack of resources in Teagasc to carry out ACRES applications.
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has dismissed fears of advisor resources being insufficient for as many farmers as possible to apply for the new Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES).
Faced with a barrage of questions from rural TDs in the Dail, many of whom were critical of the new scheme, the Minister assured them that ACRES is a well-funded and farmer-friendly scheme, and will be an important income support for farm families, while bringing about environmental improvements.
