Latest News and video from ACRES Co-operation teams in Breifne, Leinster & Munster/ South Connacht.
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21 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Solar Pumps provide a reliable mechanism for pumping water from a supply to a large number of water troughs, which can have a positive impact on your grazing management. The payment for a Solar Pump is €1852.50.
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24 Oct 2024
Just a reminder that applications for your NPIs need to be submitted by 4:30pm - October 31st 2024. There are a huge range of options to choose. Thank you as always to @farmersjournal for featuring this on their news feed #acrescp farmersjournal.ie/farmers-ur…
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21 Oct 2024
Today we're also looking at Pasture Pumps - Efficient water distribution is crucial for livestock and facilitates rotational grazing which benefits plant diversity. Our video shows how effective this tool can be - Payment rate is €289.04 @agriculture_ie
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17 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Wader Scrapes are small shallow ponds with gently-sloped banks which provide feeding opportunities for waders such as the Curlew, Redshank and Lapwing @agriculture_ie
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16 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Planting small woodlands help to increase habitats for small birds, insects and provide shelter. @agriculture_ie Watch “NPI Planting Small Woodland 300 Trees 0.09HA” on #Vimeo vimeo.com/987138440
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15 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. The Swallow Nest Box action provides nest sites for Swallows and House Martins. Watch “NPI Swallow Boxes” on #Vimeo vimeo.com/987134644
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14 Oct 2024
Riparian Margin improve riverside habitats, by stabilising river banks and by stopping soil erosion into important watercourses. The payment is €9.48 / m. #acrescp #sheepfarming “NPI Riparian Margin Sheepwire” on #Vimeo vimeo.com/1015582084
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12 Oct 2024
Wild Bird Cover Strips - While some equipment will be needed to get the crop in, most contractors can help you with this. 2-3 people should be able to get the job done in just a few hours. For more info check out acresireland.ie #acrescp #wildbirds
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12 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Traditional Stone Wall Repair helps by maintaining traditional field boundaries for their biodiversity, agricultural and landscape value. Two sides - €3.03 per metre and one side is €1.59. #acrescp #DAFM #irishfarming @agriculture_ie
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11 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Planting hedges enhances field boundaries for biodiversity and landscape connectivity, and blocks flow pathways from critical source areas to watercourses. #waterquality #hedgerows #DAFM @agriculture_ie #ireland
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11 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Nest boxes can help Barn Owls and Kestrels access new habitats, increase their numbers and expand their range. @agriculture_ie
#ACRESCP #barnowl #kestrel #DAFM #farming #agriculture #wildlifesupport #biodiversity
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9 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Planting trees is rewarded at €31.17 per tree, but a minimum of 3 trees must be planted to be applicable. Native tree species only and make sure they are well staked and protected from Deer / Livestock. #acrescp @agriculture_ie #plantingtrees
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8 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Today we're looking at the Conservation of Cultural Heritage Sites on Grassland - Protecting our monuments is a valuable action for future generations. acresireland.ie for details #acrescp #CulturalHeritage
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7 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Today we're focusing on Wild Bird Cover Strips - There is arguably no quicker way to providing food and shelter for wild birds than this action . Visit - acresireland.ie for more details #acrescp #DAFM #wildbirds @agriculture_ie
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3 Oct 2024
The right action in the right place. Today we're focusing on Planting Traditional Orchards - This action is rewarding for the farmer and the habitat with a payment of over €1,300 for the planting of 10 trees. Visit - acresireland.ie
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29 Mar 2024
A reminder from our friends in The Burren Beo Trust:
The Hare’s Corner Initiative - designed to help landowners make more space for nature through creation of a Mini-woodland, a Mini-orchard, a Wildlife Pond... details here. Application close 31st March.
burrenbeo.com/thc/
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29 Mar 2024
NOTE: ACRES Participants are not eligible for this initiative as it is aimed at smaller holdings. Thank you.
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ACRES CP | Ireland retweeted
15 Mar 2024
We were delighted to welcome renowned author, Gordon Darcy, to Gort to speak to about biodiversity, bird habitats in the area as well sharing his love for art and painting #acrescp #biodiversity #ireland #gordondarcynature @agriculture_ie
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ACRES CP | Ireland retweeted
15 Mar 2024
An evening with Gordon D'Arcy - Naturalist, author and artist - acresireland.ie/?p=1628
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