GLAS advance payments issuing to eligible Mayo farmers

THE Department of Agriculture has commenced 2022 GLAS advance payments to eligible famers in Mayo.

Deputy Michael Ring said he was 'delighted' to learn the payments have commenced - some 3,683 eligible farmers in Mayo will begin to receive their GLAS advance payments.

Payments totalling €12,411,589 will be made in County Mayo, he explained.

Commented Deputy Ring: “A key objective of government is to issue payments to farm families in a rapid manner. These payments are an important income boost to farmers at this time of year.

“Farmers are to be commended on their environmental achievements under the GLAS scheme.”