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.
Public Urged To Avoid Bray Head As Gorse Fire Smoulders
A spate of wildfires impacted the county this week amid unusually high temperatures.
Wicklow’s Mason Melia Makes International Bow For Boys In Green In Latest Career Milestone
Mason Melia fast-tracked into Ireland squad for summer friendlies make his debut in friendly victory
Velvet-Voiced Welshman Films Wicklow Mountains From Wales Thanks To Sea Heatwave Phenomenon!
Under rare, perfectly clear atmospheric conditions—often during hot summer weather or temperature inversions—the silhouettes of the Wicklow Mountains can be seen from the Welsh coast
Wicklow Salutes FTD Brothers As They Complete 32 Marathon Challenge
€1.7 million has been raised so far for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and The FTD Foundation.
Not Yet Shaken Or Stirred: Greystones Actor Steps Into Young James Bond Role
The Name’s Bond.......... Patrick Bond
Heavy Rain
High: 20°C | Low: 13°C
Heavy Rain
High: 19°C | Low: 12°C
Heavy Rain
High: 19°C | Low: 12°C
Heavy Rain
High: 20°C | Low: 11°C
Heavy Rain
High: 21°C | Low: 12°C
