Many farmers 'giving serious consideration' to leaving ACRES

“Cashflow is becoming more and more an issue on farms. Farmers need their ACRES payments today."

The Irish Farmers' Association has said it is receiving "more and more calls from frustrated farmers" with concerns related to the scheme.

Many farmers are "giving serious consideration" to leaving the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), Ireland's flagship agri-environment scheme.

The Irish Farmers' Association has said it is receiving "more and more calls from frustrated farmers" with concerns related to the scheme.