20% of direct payments to farmers under the new Common Agricultural Policy will be reliant on them implementing environmentally friendly schemes.
The decision was made last night by Agriculture Ministers from member states last night in Luxembourg.
The new policy in-full will come into force in January 2023.
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said it is welcome progress and allows the EU Parliament to begin negotiations on a final package.
Limited Supply, Commuter Demand & Housing Shortages Push Wicklow Rents To Historic Highs
Without major state-led housing intervention and accelerated building Wicklow renters will continue facing intensifying competition and relentless price growth
Flag Raised at Greystones Community College Ahead of Move to New Permanent Building
The Tánaiste said: “The sense of school community here, the excellence of what has been achieved and the pride that this town has in Greystones Community College has been really incredible."
London Mauling Sees Wicklow Power Into Promotion Charge
With 16-points to spare over London, Wicklow ramp up the chase to follow Carlow out of Division four of the Allianz National Football League
Driver In Wicklow Crash That Killed Teenager Molly Dempsey Spared Jail
The defendant was a minor at the time. He received two years fully suspended with a 10-year driving ban.
Local TD Highlights Success Of Shillelagh Tourist Pods Amid Fury At Short-Term Rentals Bill
Proposed new regulations surrounding the housing crisis and short-term lets could deter investment and damage rural businesses and wipe out tourism according to tourist advocates and operators
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