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.
Wicklow To Receive Government Funding To Bring Vacant Local Authority Homes Back Into Use
€1.36m is allocated to bring vacant social homes back into use in Wicklow
Major Wicklow Train Station Upgrade Moves Ahead as DART Plans Progress
Major upgrade planned for Wicklow Train Station with work on new bridge to begin this year
DART Station Closures Could Bring Eggstra Stress Over Easter!
Ten stations will close from Saturday April 4th to Monday April 6th - services will to continue to Bray and Greystones.
Closures and Roadworks To Note Across Wicklow County This Week
Don't face delays! Traffic could be impacted across four municipal districts in the coming week.
Doyle Flush In Donegal As Wicklow Hurlers Promotion Bid Remains Right On Track
Wicklow has seven points to spare over Donegal in their hurling league encounter over the weekend and have one final game at home to Louth that could ensure their promotion to division two
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Love Songs on the Coast
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High: 11°C | Low: 8°C
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High: 11°C | Low: 8°C
