Thousands of Donegal farmers are to receive almost €12m in advance payments under the 2025 Eco-Scheme.
The confirmation was made today by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon.
He said 7,750 farmers here will share a total of €11.89 million.
Nationally, almost 110,000 across the country will receive advance payments worth €194.5 million.
The aim of Ireland’s Eco-Scheme is to reward farmers for undertaking actions beneficial to the climate, environment, water quality and biodiversity.
Eco-Scheme payments are a vital support for farmers and the payment rate in 2025 will be €66 per eligible hectare,” Minister Heydon said.
“My Department remains committed to ensuring that all scheme payments continue to issue in the most efficient way possible to ensure that these vital supports are delivered to farmers in a timely manner. Today, 93% of all 2025 Eco-Scheme eligible applicants have been paid in line with the Department’s commitment under the farmers charter to pay 90% of eligible applicants.”
Farmers wishing to contact the department regarding their Eco-Scheme payments can phone the Direct Payments Helpdesk at 057 8674422. Farmers can also submit any queries they may have online via www.MyAgfood.ie.
Donegal farmers to share almost €12m in advance Eco-Scheme payments was last modified: October 22nd, 2025 by Staff Writer
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