Longford farmers receive over €3.1million in Eco-Scheme payments
Under the scheme, 2,205 Longford farmers will receive payments totalling €3,123,662.
More than 2,200 Longford farmers are set to receive payments totalling over €3.1 million under the 2024 Eco-Scheme.
Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty has welcomed the commencement of advance payments as part of the funding stream.
Under the scheme, 2,205 Longford farmers will receive payments totalling €3,123,662.
He said: "It is brilliant to see 2,205 payments totalling €3,123,662 to Longford farmers under the Eco-Scheme.
"The Eco-Scheme is really important because it rewards farmers for undertaking actions beneficial to the climate, environment, water quality and biodiversity.
"Eco-Scheme payments are a vital support for farmers introduced by Fianna Fail in Government and the payment rate in 2024 is €66.50 per eligible hectare.
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"The Eco-Scheme payments build on the BISS and CRISS payments made to farmers.
"Farming and rural communities are at the heart of our country’s economic life and Fianna Fáil is committed to protecting farm incomes, and supporting a strong agrifood industry."