With a €70m pot to play for in the Rural Development fund for locally led agri-environmental schemes, farmers in designated areas such as the Hen Harrier SPAs are looking for access. The IFA called for the early implementation of the locally led agri-environment programme for the Hen Harrier areas. IFA rural development chair Flor McCarthy said it was important that significant payments are made to reflect the restrictions farmers have to deal with. The IFDL group has also been representing these farmers.