There are still outstanding Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) payments due to farmers participating in tranche two of the scheme. Farmers were due their final AEOS payment last year, but after months of waiting have still not been paid. In May this year, the Department said because all AEOS II participants are finishing in that scheme, under EU requirements, a final recalculation must be made before the final payment issues. This week, Department officials said the processing of AEOS II cases is almost complete, with just 500 cases remaining. “These are being processed on a weekly basis and it is hoped to complete them soon,” according to the Department.