Agri Politics
Farmers who have not yet lodged an ANC appeal, but wish to do so, have been urged to do so "without delay".
Agri-Business
The ICSA met with officials from the Department on Friday to discuss new arrangements for the ANC Scheme in 2019.
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has been urged to set up an appeals process without delay for farmers excluded from the ANC Scheme.
The redesigned ANC Scheme for 2019 was revealed by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed yesterday, revealing changes in area now eligible.
Farmers now excluded from the ANC Scheme must be given the opportunity to make a case for an appeal, according to the IFA.
Details in relation to the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme for 2019 were announced by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed.
Amended criteria relating to the Areas of Natural Contraint (ANC) Scheme have been announced by the Department of Agriculture.
Environment
The ANC review must "protect areas that are currently classified, and ensure higher payments in 2019 relate to the natural handicap".
'The upcoming review of Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) should ensure that future payments under the scheme reflect the land constraint.'
