EU Agriculture Ministers will begin a two day summit in Brussels today aimed at ratifying reforms to the CAP farm subsidy programme.
The deal will account for about a third of the EU's budget between 2021 and 2027, with 387 billion euro being spent.
20 per cent of the budget will be ring fenced for new eco-schemes to tackle agricultural emissions.
However Brian Rushe, Deputy President of the IFA says these schemes aren't fair on farmers
GP Shortages in Wicklow AS Patients Struggle for Access During Flu Season
County Wicklow faces a shortage of GPs, leaving residents — especially in Blessington — with limited access to care. Rising flu cases are adding pressure, highlighting the urgent need for more doctors and better support for existing practices.
Wicklow Added to Status Orange Wind Alert from 7am Tuesday
Duvet Day anyone?
World Class Brittas Bay Golf Links Set To Close For 18-Month Long Renovation
The European Club owners, father and son duo Raymond and Nicky Conlan, have confirmed that they are planning to transform the renowned seaside course into one of Ireland’s premier golf destinations.
Wicklow TD Champions ‘Shop Local’ Push For A Festive Boost
“Shop Local in Wicklow this Christmas,” urges Fine Gael Deputy Edward Timmins
Gifted Stitches A Future Plan For Wicklow's World-Record Knitted Map
The woolly map of Ireland will be on show at the Craft and Design Fair at the RDS this wekend.
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