'More is needed' to get all interested farmers into ACRES

The 4,000 places remaining "will fall far short of expected demand". 

Irish Farmers' Association national rural development chairman Michael Biggins said it is vital that funding is found to accommodate all eligible applicants.

With tranche two of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) to open for applications in early November, "more is needed" to get all interested farmers into the scheme.

Irish Farmers' Association national rural development chairman Michael Biggins said it is vital that funding is found to accommodate all eligible applicants.