Farmers say ACRES needs additional funding to avoid 'major disappointment'

Vice-president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association John Joe Fitzgerald has said that the limited number of places available "will lead to major disappointment for many farmers".

A farm organisation is urging the Government to provide additional funding to the agri-environment scheme ACRES to ensure all those looking to join can be accommodated.

Vice-president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association John Joe Fitzgerald has said that the limited number of places available "will lead to major disappointment for many farmers".