One year extension to be offered on GLAS contracts

The Irish Farmers Association has said the announcement will provide certainty for applicants

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Farmers taking part in the GLAS, the Green Low-carbon Agri-environment Scheme, are to be offered a one-year extension to their contracts.

The offer will apply to all those with GLAS 1, 2 or 3 contracts, which will expire on December 31, 2021.