The lump sum payment now stands at €5,000.
The European Union has voted to increase CAP payments to young and small farmers.
The lump sum payment is now €5,000, while the amount of aid available for small farm business development is up to €75,000.
The threshold for the amount of losses required for certain crises payments, and crisis payments have been opened to epizootic outbreaks.
Midlands Northwest MEP Maria Walsh says this vote will boost the incomes of young farmers
Midlands Schools Receive CPR Awards
4 Schools across the region have been rewarded for taking part in the CPR 4 Schools Programme.
LOETB'S Inclusion Week To Highlight Accessible Education
Inclusion Week will highlight supports on LOETB courses.
Water Pollution Affecting Endangered Species in Laois
The SWAN Action Group say the freshwater pearl mussel in Ireland could go extinct without proper water infrastructure.
€1.3 Million In Mental Health Funding For Midlands
The HSE is creating ten new full time jobs for a crisis resolution service in the region.
Preferred Route Decided For Westmeath Greenway
An extensive public consultation has been completed by Westmeath County Council on the Kilbeggan to Mullingar Greenway.
Westmeath Community Projects Secure €1.7m For Major Town Upgrades
Delvin and Moate will receive the funding.
Clonbullogue Group Represent Offaly At New York Football Festival
The team headed to the US on Tuesday morning,
Offaly County Council Dragging Its Heels On Wind Farms - FF Councillor
Local rep Claire Murray Smale is forming a campaign group to oppose Ballinla and Derrynadarragh Wind Farms.
Westmeath Conservation Order Ends Monday - Uisce Eireann
The hosepipe ban has been in place since May.
Motorcyclist Killed After Loughrea Crash
The incident occurred on the N65 this morning.
BnM Posts Over €30m Operating Profit As Renewable Push Accelerates
€111m was allocated to renewable energy infrastructure projects.
Midlands Resort Generates €2m A Week
Center Parcs in Ballymahon recorded operating profits of just over €33m for the 12 months to the end of April this year.
Woman In Her 20's Injured In Two Vehicle Crash In Offaly
The collision occurred around 7am this morning.
Learner Drivers Face Over 3 Month Test Waits In Westmeath And Laois
Portlaoise and Mullingar waiting times sit at 13 weeks.
Sleep Out Protest In Honour Of Sean Ross Abbey Babies
1090 babies dies in the Mother and Baby Home.
Laois Hospital Marking Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
A special service is taking place in St Peter and Paul's Church.
Norma Sheehan Brings Stand Up Show To The Midlands
The comedian will be performing in the Mullingar Arts Centre this weekend.
Grieving Westmeath Mother Offers Support To Others After Losing Daughter
Eileen Loughlin lost her 3 year old daughter Annabel in a 2018 accident.
Midlands Farmers Blame ESB Inaction For Flooding On Shannon Callows
Flooding has taken hold on the Shannon Callows.
Woman On Trial Over Double Midlands Murder
Ruth Lawrence denies murdering both men.
