Environment

€37m in ACRES balancing payments issue to farmers

While over 99% of all participants are fully paid for of their participation in the scheme in respect of 2023 and 2024, payments still have to issue in respect of some contracts, says Minister.

SCHEMES 20 April 2026

€37m in ACRES balancing payments issue to farmers

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