Department to hold information meetings for commonage farmers

Details have been announced of planned information meetings for commonage farmers to be hosted by the Department of Agriculture.

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said he believes a lot of progress has been made and the meetings will help to reassure commonage farmers and provide the clarity they have been seeking.

The purpose of the meetings is to provide information on future requirements under the Basic Payment Scheme under Pillar I and the GLAS scheme under Pillar II of the CAP.