€27m in GLAS payments will be issued to over 43,000 farmers this week

Those making ‘environmental improvements’ are being rewarded...
€27m in GLAS payments will be issued to over 43,000 farmers this week

More farmers than last year are receiving payments under the GLAS scheme this week, according to Minister Charlie McConalogue. Picture: Julien Behal Photography.

The Green, Low Carbon, Agri-environment Scheme (GLAS) balancing payments for 2020 will begin issuing this week to 43,400 farmers.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue said the move means payments will arrive ahead of schedule this year.

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