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What is the ACRES Scheme?
The ACRES Scheme (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme) is a €1.5 billion environmental programme introduced by the Irish government under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Running from 2023 to 2027, the scheme is designed to support farmers who take steps to protect biodiversity, improve water quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their land.
ACRES encourages practical, nature-friendly farming practices. These include planting native hedgerows like whitethorn, sowing multi-species grasslands, protecting existing habitats, and managing field margins and watercourses.
What Qualifies for the ACRES Scheme?
To qualify for ACRES, farmers must commit to implementing a selection of approved environmental actions on their land. These actions include, but are not limited to:
- Planting native hedgerows (e.g. whitethorn/hawthorn)
- Creating species-rich grassland
- Establishing tree belts or native orchards
- Protecting existing habitats and stone walls
- Creating buffer zones along watercourses
- Reducing chemical fertiliser use
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- Droughill, Portarlington, Co. Laois
- 087 274 3914
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