Environment
The European Commission has published a list of potential agricultural practices that eco-schemes could support in the future CAP.
Agri-Business
A strong response rate has been seen from farmers to an offer of extension in their contracts under the GLAS, OFS and BDGP schemes.
Minister McConalogue has confirmed that farm schemes will roll over in 2021 following the granting of approval to do so.
Minister McConalogue has confirmed that European Commission approval has been received for the continuity of farm schemes in 2021.
The government will allocate €45 million for a Covid beef scheme in 2021, according to documents on 2021 spending.
There is an understanding at European level that farming schemes will become more environmentally focused in the coming years.
