ACRES

Important deadline for ACRES rare breeds and for soil samples

The final deadline to complete the rare breed declaration to avoid that action being removed from your contract is 28 February 2026.

SCHEMES 11 February 2026

Important deadline for ACRES rare breeds and for soil samples

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Second window opened for the ACRES landscape actions

Second window opened for the ACRES landscape actions

SCHEMES 11 February 2026

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

Farmer Writes: I've planted my own hare's corner

FARMER WRITES 11 February 2026

ACRES landscape actions reopen for applications

ACRES landscape actions reopen for applications

ACRES landscape actions reopen for applications

NEWS 11 February 2026

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

LAND REPORT 8 February 2026

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Tillage Management: rain, ploughing and slurry

Tillage Management: rain, ploughing and slurry

Some farmers may want you to import slurry at the minute, but only apply it when conditions are suitable for the job.

HUSBANDRY 12 January 2026

ACRES farmers urged to undertake planting actions now

ACRES farmers urged to undertake planting actions now

Early spring is the best time for planting trees, new hedgerows and orchards, according to ACRES Ireland.

NEWS 12 January 2026

Approval issuing for ACRES landscape actions

Approval issuing for ACRES landscape actions

An extensive environmental screening process had to be carried out on the ACRES landscape actions applied for.

NEWS 12 January 2026

ACRES contracts without soil sample information may be terminated

ACRES contracts without soil sample information may be terminated

The Department has highlighted a deadline of 28 February 2026 for all outstanding soil sample results or exemption forms to be uploaded online.

SCHEMES 12 January 2026

96% of 2025 ACRES advance payments issued

96% of 2025 ACRES advance payments issued

In his payment update, Minister Martin Heydon heralded the environmental benefits delivered by the scheme covering over 25% of Ireland’s agricultural area.

SCHEMES 12 January 2026

Tillage Management: crop rules, slurry and varieties

Tillage Management: crop rules, slurry and varieties

This week we outline some rules and advice on crop diversification and slurry spreading from dates to lime application.

HUSBANDRY 12 January 2026

Three steps to seek an ACRES commonage scorecard appeal

Three steps to seek an ACRES commonage scorecard appeal

The Department has confirmed the details of the process that will allow ACRES farmers to appeal commonage scores.

NEWS 12 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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