Thousands of farmers to 'suffer income losses in 2023' as increased funding is urged for oversubscribed ACRES
The scheme is "disappointing in many aspects and has frustrated farmers", according to the IFA.
Thousands of farmers will "suffer income losses in 2023" as the sector urges increased funding to be provided for the oversubscribed Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES).
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that over 46,000 applications have been received for the first tranche of the new scheme, and the Irish Farmers' Association has said that Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue must find funding to include all applicants.
