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.
'Nothing Is Off The Table' - Wicklow TD Outlines Concerns Over Planned Fuel Excise Increases
Concern Grows For Missing 53-year-old
Sean Gaughan has now been missing for two weeks
Alarm As One In five Women Waiting Longer Than 10-Day Target For Urgent Breast Clinic Appointments
Teen Arrested After Dangerous Driving On N11 Bray
Gardaí saw a car going the wrong way in the southbound carriageway after 3am yesterday morning.
Amhrán na Laoch Provides Potential Gateway For Wicklow Songwriters
Whether you’re based in Bray, Greystones, Arklow, Blessington, or the wider county, this is a chance to put Wicklow’s Irish-language songwriting on the national map – with radio play, press coverage, mentoring, and a Gael Linn release to back it up.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
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Light rain
High: 20°C | Low: 11°C