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
Enoch Burke Refuses To Purge Contempt As High Court Stand-Off Continues
The former schoolteacher has spent over 670 days in prison.
New Pedestrian-Cycle Bridge Opens In Westmeath Town
It's a €3 million project in Mullingar.
Dry Conditions On The Horizon For The Midlands This Week
Temperatures reached over 20 degrees last week.
Over €120k Of Contraband Seized In Midlands, Rosslare Europort and Dublin
The parcels were destined for various addresses nationwide.
Government Is Determined To Provide Necessary Services - Robert Troy
Calls are being made for further work to be done in order to fill GP vacancies.
Westmeath Gardai Seize Marked Gas Oil Across County
Nine detections were made at checkpoints for green and red diesel fuel.
Laois Among Worst Hit Counties For Missing And Stolen Cattle
Five counties, including Laois account for more than 60% of missing cattle reports since 2023.
Laois Among Most Expensive Counties For Agricultural Land
There is over €1,000 difference between Offaly and Westmeath.
Photos: The Greenfields Festival
The event was held in Laois over the weekend.
Midlands Mens Sheds Receiving Funding
The funding is distributed through the Irish Men’s Sheds Association.
Taoiseach: Westmeath Town 'Capable' Of Being First Green City
There's plans to make Athlone Ireland’s leading green city by 2040.
Plans Set For Major Westmeath Housing Project
A decision is due from Westmeath County Council late June.
Concerns Raised Over Fire Safety In Asylum Accommodation
IPAS centres were included among the 150 premises that have received fire safety notices since 2020.
Midlands TD Urges Review Of Ireland’s Ticket Resale Legislation
Selling tickets above face value will result in penalties and possible jail time.
Illegal Dumping Of Dead Calves In Westmeath Under Investigation
Six dead calves were discovered dumped in a waterway.
Midlands MEP Warns Of Loss To Farming Sector
He wants farming to be financially viable.
2,400 Motorists Caught Speeding Over Bank Holiday Weekend
There's now been 57 road deaths in Ireland so far this year.
Gardaí Release Men Held Over Offaly Fire Bombing
Three men and a teenage boy have all been released without charge.
Man Dies In Laois Collision
A cyclist has died after colliding with a railing in Mountmellick.
€114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete
The project is expected to support future growth and improve the River Shannon's water quality.
