It remains to be seen when north west farmers will be fully compensated for their environmental work.
To date, many farmers have only received interim payments instead of full the amounts promised under the ACRES agreement.
The initial agreement, signed by Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture. Charlie McConalogue can provide up to €10,000 annually.
Chairperson of the Donegal branch of the IFA Joe Sweeney says the situation has left farmers out of pocket:
