41,000 applications to €8m liming programme

Due to the unprecedented level of demand for the programme, the department will have to limit approvals.

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue confirmed the application numbers for the programme, describing it as "a show of environmental strength" by farmers.

41,000 farmers have applied to the new National Liming Programme. 

The €8m National Liming Programme 2023 opened for applicants in mid-March and closed on April 20.