The Agriculture Minister has authorised small livestock farms to commence land mowing from today.
New measures to help farmers hit worst by drought conditions need to go a little further.
That's according to Chair of the IFA in Laois, Henry Burns, after Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon announced an increase in the rate of advanced payments from 70 to 75%
He's also allowed land mowing for small livestock farms to take place from today.
Mr Burns says the changes will help struggling farmers:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
