ACRES

Budget 2027: the schemes competing for funding

There is growing pressure for the Government to top up the EU’s Fertiliser Action Plan funding by the maximum of 200% but there are also lots more areas seeking greater support.

SCHEMES 16 September 2026

Budget 2027: the schemes competing for funding

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Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

NEWS 8 September 2026

Department issues rare breeds and NPI updates for ACRES farmers

Department issues rare breeds and NPI updates for ACRES farmers

SCHEMES 7 September 2026

Payment claims system for ACRES landscape actions opens

Payment claims system for ACRES landscape actions opens

Payment claims system for ACRES landscape actions opens

NEWS 3 September 2026

Catch crops deadlines fast approaching as oilseed rape planted

Catch crops deadlines fast approaching as oilseed rape planted

Catch crops deadlines fast approaching as oilseed rape planted

CROPS 30 August 2026

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Tillage Management: oilseed rape, rain and whiskey rules

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, rain and whiskey rules

There are plenty of catch crops and oilseed rape to be planted in the coming days and there is some rain in the forecast.

HUSBANDRY 10 August 2026

ICSA calls for fodder transport and catch crop schemes

ICSA calls for fodder transport and catch crop schemes

More needs to be done to make it easier to transport and produce fodder over the coming months, the association has said.

NEWS 10 August 2026

ACRES: changes to mowing deadline

ACRES: changes to mowing deadline

The Department of Agriculture has announced flexibility in mowing dates in recognition of the increased pressure on winter fodder. All changes to dates are applicable to 2026 only.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Changes and flexibilities have been announced for the BISS, CRISS, ECO Scheme, ACRES and Scheme of Investment Aid for the horticulture sector.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Tillage Management: oilseed rape and crop planning

Tillage Management: oilseed rape and crop planning

Farmers need to do their sums and make cropping plans accordingly before planting crops Siobhán Walsh.

HUSBANDRY 10 August 2026

Third application window opens for ACRES landscape actions

Third application window opens for ACRES landscape actions

A third application window has opened for the Landscape Actions under ACRES, following strong interest expressed by farmers in the first two rounds.

SCHEMES 10 August 2026

Two hands-on training days for women in agriculture in northwest

Two hands-on training days for women in agriculture in northwest

The training is designed to support women involved in farming by building confidence, developing practical skills and creating opportunities to network with other women.

NEWS 10 August 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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