Farmers need to be consulted on new ANC maps
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has called on Minster Creed to ensure that any extension to the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Scheme review is used to consult with stakeholders following publication of maps, not merely extend the status quo. Mr. Carthy says a €25m…
Sligo councillor calls for disadvantaged farmers to receive fair share of ANC funding
A Sligo councillor wants to see the appropriate funding going to farmers with disadvantaged land in the North West. Sinn Fein’s Thomas Healy raised a motion at a meeting of Sligo county council earlier this week calling on the council to support farmers in their ongoing campaign regarding the current…
Farmers to meet TDs about impact of potential changes to ANC scheme
Farmers in Sligo and Leitrim are to meet local TDs next week to outline how any potential removal of marginalised land from the new ANC scheme will impact their income and livelihoods. Now known as Areas of Natural Constraint, the former disadvantaged area scheme effectively subsidises those who farm on…