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€10m to be recouped from ACRES overpayments
Darren Carty
Some 4,748 ACRES co-operation participants and 1,039 general participants have been overpaid and will need to return funds in the coming months. Darren Carty reports
3 July 2024 Schemes
New charter reverts to traditional dates for payments
The announcement of the ANC advance payments will once again be a feature of the Ploughing Championships.
3 July 2024 Schemes
Charter lists scheme payment dates for 2024
The timelines for all schemes are not exact but provide an approximate time frame of when farmers can expect to receive payment
Attention turns to BISS late applications and amendments
There is a 25-day calendar period after 15 May where applications can be submitted, subject to a penalty, while amendments can be submitted without penalties until 31 May
15 May 2024 Schemes
ANC refresher – the important aspects for 2024
A number of changes were introduced in 2023, including revised livestock unit values, a 28-week retention period and a required minimum level of agricultural activity.
28 February 2024 News
Over 23,500 farmers to receive €114m in interim ACRES payments
The Department will begin issuing interim ACRES payments this week, with thousands of farmers waiting months for payment.
28 February 2024 News
ACRES funds must be delivered by end of month - Collins
Cork TD Michael Collins said that the delays in issuing farm payments are having a severe financial strain on farmers.
16 February 2024 Schemes
Minister must communicate what is happening in ACRES - Kerrane
Farmers have held up their side of the agreement, have delivered their actions under ACRES and they should be paid for their work, Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane said.
13 February 2024 Schemes
Interim payment to be made to ACRES farmers
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that “every effort” continues to be made to ensure all ACRES payments can be issued as quickly as possible.
9 February 2024 Schemes