Farmers could get up to €300 per hectare.
A new scheme is being launched today to attract more people in to organic farming.
€256 million is being made available as part of the Common Agricultural Plan.
Dry stock farmers could qualify for yearly payments of up to €300 per hectare.
Minister of state and Offaly Senator Pippa Hackett says the financial incentives to go organic are the best ever in the history of the State:
Family ‘Deeply Concerned’ For Missing Laois Woman’s Safety
She’s been missing since Friday.
“We’re At A Tipping Point” - Aontú On Accommodation Protests
The incident happened in Wicklow.
Dementia Conference Coming To The Midlands Next Month
Experts from around the world will be attending.
Midlands Student Wins Two Awards For Research On Energy Crisis
One award was the Runner Up for the overall Best Project.
Midlands Disabilities Day Service Wins Travel School Of The Year In The Region
they focused on sustainable ways to travel day-to-day.
New Funding Good Opportunity To Rebuild Midlands Sports Facility
The pool was badly damaged by a fire earlier this year.
Midlands Local Authority To Release Plan To Tackle Noise Pollution
There are concerns over noise pollution from traffic passing through town roads.
Over 1,000 Marriages In The Midlands In 2023
Of those, less than 30 were same-sex weddings.
Offaly €150k Scratch Winner Is A Repeat Winner
They've won on scratch cards on two other occasions.
Fourth Consecutive Decrease In Midlands Homelessness
The national figure however, has once again risen.
Emergency Services At Scene Of Westmeath Crash
The road is currently closed.
Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris And Kylie To Headline Electric Picnic 2024
The Laois festival has just announced the lineup.
Offaly's €550k Just Transition Funding 'A Slap In The Face' - Fianna Fáil
The county received just 3% of the total fund announced yesterday.
Nine Finalist Spot For The Midlands In Digital Town Awards
The ceremony will be held in Athlone next month.
Substantial Amount Of Cash And Drugs Seized In Laois To Be Sent For Examination
They were seized by Gardaí yesterday.
Concerns Around Traffic Noise Pollution Underlined In Offaly Noise Action Plan
The plan is being put in place as part of an EU directive.
€18k Made Available To Fund Midlands Age And Opportunity Programme
The funding is part of an overall €7.4m from the Active National Grant
Housing Minister Predicts Falling Midlands Homelessness
Daragh O'Brien was in Portlaoise yesterday.
€200,000 In Cash And Substantial Amount Of Drugs Seized In Laois
A man and a woman have been arrested.
Massive Laois Operation Leads To Multiple Arrests In Connection With Stolen Vehicles
10 suspects were identified in December.
