Land area penalties to be reduced

Farmers in Ireland are likely to see a reduction in penalties following a move by European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan this week.

Patrick Donohoe

20 January 2016

European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan.

Rules introduced by European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan will see a significant reduction in penalties imposed on farmers found to be over-declaring land area.

Hogan announced the proposals when addressing the European Commission in Brussels this week.

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