400 farmers ‘mistakenly’ opting out of eco schemes a ‘failing on Department’s behalf’
Minister McConalogue gave indication that he would seek additional funding for the expansion of ACRES when its second tranche opens later on this year.
Niall Hurson
An early estimate by the Department of Agriculture has shown that 13pc farmers have opted out of Eco-Schemes.
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