ACRES assessment to continue using satellites

The department have said they will continue to utilise satellite data to asses Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) participants and monitor whether actions are being carried out in accordance to requirements

The Area Monitoring System will examine seven key ACRES actions in 2026.

Farmers participating in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) are being advised that satellite imagery will again be used in the assessment of activities.

The department has announced that it will again utilise the Area Monitoring System (AMS) to ensure that farmers in area-based schemes like ACRES are meeting eligibility requirements for 2026.