ACRES CP | Ireland

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. #ACRESCP @agriculture_ie

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-urged-…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 @agriculture_ie

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

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 #acrescp #DAFM @IrishSeedSavers

NOTE: ACRES Participants are not eligible for this initiative as it is aimed at smaller holdings. Thank you.

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/

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 youtube.com/watch?v=GzHlKy…

An evening with Gordon D'Arcy - Naturalist, author and artist - acresireland.ie/?p=1628